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If I catch COVID-19 at work what are my rights? A law expert explains

  • Written by: Joellen Riley Munton, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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The transition to “living with COVID” makes contracting the virus at work a distinct possibility, even with high vaccination rates.

So what are your rights as an Australian employee if you catch COVID-19, particularly if you believe you have caught it while doing your job?

Employer’s obligations for a safe workplace

Your...

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