Coronavirus (COVID-19): Legal Issues for Businesses in Australia

With the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent measures to slow the spread of the outbreak, many businesses have adapted by shifting towards digital technology and innovating new methods to deliver goods and services to Australian consumers.

The Federal Government, together with the State Governments, have also introduced concessions and incentives to support local businesses during this period.

Our brief guide:

• summarises the Federal Incentives and Concessions introduced for Australian businesses; and
• addresses the frequently asked employment law questions that employers and employees may face during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

For more information, read our recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) related articles:

• Can employers stand down employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak?
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): What are the legal issues for businesses affected?
• How does the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect employees’ leave entitlements?
• How does the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect Retail Leases?
• How Coronavirus (COVID-19) affects Defaults and Statutory Demands?
• Is my Worker, an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
• Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial and Retail Leases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guide for Business Owners to Legal Issues in Australia