Employers are being urged to adopt a cautious approach to the return to the workplace under new government advise published today.
The latest guidance for businesses recommends a gradual process, consultation with unions and supports for nervous staff.
It’s also urging companies to continue to have infection prevention controls in place.
Meanwhile there are calls for workers to be given stronger rights around flexible and remote working.
Labour Senator and workers rights spokesperson, Marie Sherlock, says giving workers the right to request to work remotely isn’t enough:
