All articles relating to ‘COVID-19’
Proposed Changes to Construction Shutdown Orders under Public Health (Covid-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Order 2021
Whilst we are awaiting confirmation in writing of the proposed changes, the NSW Government today announced amendments to the Orders to allow constructions sites within the Greater Sydney to recommence works as of 31 July 2021. However, there will be much greater control on the attendance of employees, contractors and…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “5 common legal issues for employers in lockdown”, published on 22 July 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the HRM Online article, “5 common legal issues for employers in lockdown”, published on 22 July 2021. To read the full article click here…
New Restrictions in Place for NSW Workers | Update
By Michael Byrnes, Partner and Katrina Seck, Senior Associate Effective 18 July 2021, the New South Wales Government has tightened stay at home orders in place across the Greater Sydney area (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour) in response to escalating COVID-19 numbers and exposure sites. The new…
Update | NSW Government Mandate Affecting the Construction Industry
On Saturday 17 July 2021, the NSW Government issued a mandate which has brought a halt to all non-essential, non-emergency construction projects until 30 July 2021. This extends from large scale infrastructure projects to residential renovations. As a result, many of those within the construction industry and the supplier chain may be affected…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the OHS Alert,“WHS lawyer looks at workplace COVID vaccine policies as NSW tightens work and testing rules”, published on 14 July 2021
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the OHS Alert,“WHS lawyer looks at workplace COVID vaccine policies as NSW tightens work and testing rules”, published on 14 July 2021 Click to read the full here…
Michael Byrnes discusses workplace vaccination with Ben Fordham On 2GB | 23 February 2021
Michael Byrnes discusses the legal issues related to mandatory workplace Covid-19 vaccination with Ben Fordham on 2GB on 23 February 2021.Click here to listen to the podcast.…
State regulations say you could direct employees back to the workplace – but should you?
HRM dives into the legal and moral considerations around forcing employees to return to the physical workplace. Michael Byrnes featured in HRM Online 25 January 2021. Click here to read the full article.…
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory vaccinations in the workplace and the recent tragic spate of food delivery fatalities with John Stanley on 2GB, 2CC & 4BC | 24 November 2020
Michael Byrnes discussed mandatory vaccinations in the workplace and the recent tragic spate of food delivery fatalities with John Stanley on 2GB, 2CC and 4BC on 24 November 2020.Listen to the podcast here.…
COVID-19 | Tenancy Update
On 23 September 2020, the NSW Government announced the Retail and other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation (Regulation) will be extended until 31 December 2020. The Regulation, which was set to expire on 25 October 2020, gives effect to the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During…
Michael Byrnes featured in HRM Online — 14 September 2020
A recent Fair Work Commission case outlines the danger in assuming business issues caused by COVID-19 change employer obligations. Read the complete article here.…