Coronavirus (COVID-19) - No sick leave on stand down
In a decision that will be welcomed by Employers during the Coronavirus crisis, the Federal Court today has accepted that Qantas has the right not to pay its employees paid personal/carer's (sick) leave whilst they are stood down during the Coronavirus crisis. This decision will provide some welcome financial relief to Employers that have stood down employees as part of this crisis, and provide an assurance that they will not be in breach of the National Employment Standards