The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has extended the operation of Schedule X—Additional Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic, until 31 December 2021 in 71 awards. Schedule X provides an entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave and the flexibility to take twice as much annual leave at half pay.
The FWC has also decided not to extend the operation of the paid pandemic leave provisions for aged care employees in the Aged Care Award 2010, the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 and the Nurses Award 2010 beyond 29 March 2021.
