The laws around standing down staff

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Running Time: 11:26

Date: 01/05/2020

As you struggle to keep your doors open, you may be considering standing down staff, just until work resumes on the other side of this pandemic.

But take care that you understanding the rules, says lawyer in workplace relations Aaron Goonrey, because the Fair Work Commission will be watching.

Aaron Goonrey, Lander and Rogers Lawyers