Australians face fines for returning to workplaces under new COVID-19 rules

Canberra: Australians in the state of Victoria could face fines if they return to their workplaces from June 1 under the new COVID-19 rules announced on Friday. State Premier Daniel Andrews explained that the working from home advisory had been upgraded, meaning that both employee and employer could be fined for breaching the rules, reports Xinhua news agency. "If you're currently working from home — you must keep working from home," Andrews said. "For employees, that means an obligation to keep working from home. And for employers, an obligation to support them in doing so." Several industries will be exempt from the order which involve essential employees who are unable to work from home, including supermarkets, public transport and frontline services. (IANS)

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