Telstra and Westpac advise staff to work from home if possible while government departments are yet to shift work settings
group executive, said the company updated its guidance on Wednesday in response to Kelly’s advice.
“For employees who are required to attend a workplace, such as our branches, we have a range of health and safety measures in place to keep our people safe,” a Westpac spokesperson said. Albanese, who wore a face mask to his Melbourne press conference, called on colleagues to follow the health advice when federal parliament resumes next week.“If you can’t socially distance, if you’re around the corridors of Parliament House, then you should follow the advice which is to wear a mask,” he said.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary, Sally McManus, said employers had a legal obligation to keep workers safe. The union peak body is calling for expanded work from home arrangements, N95 masks to be provided to those working inside, and ventilation and air purification in workplaces. “We encourage team members to continue to work with their line managers to determine working arrangements that suit them and their team.”