The Fair Work Commission has varied the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (HIGA) to address matters arising out of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and resultant government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Two Covid-19 specific schedules have been incorporated into the HIGA:

• Schedule J – which deals with flexibility; and
• Schedule X – which deals with unpaid pandemic leave.

Schedule J expired on 27 September 2020 in line with the end of the Jobkeeper 1.0.

Schedule X will continue to operate until 28 March 2021 in line with Jobkeeper 2.0.

A copy of the HIGA and COVID-19 Schedules can be accessed by clicking here.

If you have any questions regarding the above schedules please do not hesitate to contact

AHA NSW Legal and Industrial Affairs (02) 9281 6922.