From 1 July 2024, all modern awards and enterprise agreements must include delegates' rights terms due to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. This change ensures workplace delegates have legislative rights to communicate with members and access workplace facilities.

A stand down takes place when an employer stops an employee from working without pay, for a reason that is outside of the employer’s control. We explore situations that employers can face when determining appropriate circumstances for standing down employees.