Workplace COVID-19 regular wrap-up - 22 July 2020
22 July 2020| 
Sam partners with the firm’s clients to help them better manage their workplace risks; including employment & IR disputes, critical incidents, regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including WHS, environmental and other regulatory criminal prosecutions).
Sam’s industry leading expertise is recognised by the Australian Financial Review's “Best Lawyers” guide awarding him the Best Lawyer Of The Year Award for Occupational Health & Safety Law in Melbourne for 2021, and is currently recognised as a leading lawyer in Best Lawyers’ Labour and Employment Law and Occupational health and Safety Law categories. Sam is also recognised as a Preeminent WHS lawyer (Victoria) by Doyle's Guide.
Sam is regularly asked to comment in industry publications and the media about WHS and employment developments, and is a frequent presenter at industry seminars and conferences.
Felicity is a workplace lawyer who assists clients in the private and public sector with privacy and employment related issues. She has seen matters through to state and federal courts and tribunals including unfair dismissals, general protections claims, contractual disputes and anti-discrimination claims.
Given COVID-19’s continuing impact on the economy, JobKeeper has been extended to March 2021, albeit in a revised format. The infographic below summarises the key changes to the JobKeeper scheme including the payment system and the amounts paid. We hope you find this information useful.
JobKeeper extension
The Federal Government has announced important changes to the JobKeeper scheme. What you need to know is set out below.
