What should an employee be paid if they are in quarantine?
If an employee is off work because they are in quarantine they can only take sick leave if they, their partner, or their dependents are sick.
If neither the employee, their partner, nor their dependents are sick, the employee will need to agree with their employer on what basis the employee is off work. Options, such as other paid or unpaid leave, will be available in accordance with their employment agreement and related workplace policies.
This advice is given as a guide. Employees and employers are advised to seek their own advice depending upon the circumstances they face.
Date Modified: Friday, December 03, 2010
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