Greens Leader Adam Bandt MP said that when parliament resumes, the Greens will introduce legislation to provide 14 days\u2019 paid sick leave to all workers affected by the coronavirus. The ACTU has called for 2 weeks paid sick leave for workers affected by the virus.
\nThe Fair Work Amendment (COVID 19) Bill will mean the 3.3 million workers currently without paid leave entitlements will be able to access paid sick leave if affected by the virus, and will also ensure workers with leave provisions are not forced to exhaust their sick leave balances if their company temporarily closes because of the virus.
\nThe bill would cover workers diagnosed with COVID 19, those required to self-isolate or who are caring for a family member affected by the virus. Workers whose workplace temporarily closes because of the virus will also be covered.
\n\u201cThe Morrison government must not leave Australian workers to fend for themselves during this crisis,\u201d Mr Bandt said.
\n\u201cWorkers should be able to follow government advice to self-isolate without losing their income or their job.
\n\u201cIf we don\u2019t pass this bill, coronavirus could spread faster because workers without paid sick leave who are affected by the virus may feel pressured to come to work instead of staying home.
\n\u201cThe government should urgently make this change to the law and then use their stimulus package to help small and medium businesses meet the additional costs.\u201d
\n\u201cIf the government won\u2019t act, the Greens will, and we\u2019ll dare them to vote on the floor of Parliament against supporting workers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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