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Qantas has just stood down 20,000 staff. How can they do that?

Qantas and Jetstar's decision to temporarily stand down two-thirds of their employees has once again sparked questions over how workplaces can respond to the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Professor Forsyth says the Fair Work Act includes provisions on how stand-down arrangements work, but they don't deal with every situation. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world While those rules apply under the Fair Work Act, you should also check your enterprise agreement as it might have further rules limiting employer stand-down powers. Professor Forsyth says that in that case, the Fair Work Act rules apply. "The Fair Work Act also includes protections against being dismissed because of discrimination, a reason that is harsh, unjust or unreasonable or another protected right," the Fair Work website says.

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