FAQ's
What happens if an apprentice or trainee or their family member is sick with Coronavirus COV-ID 19?
If the apprentice is sick with the Coronavirus they may access their sick leave entitlements. If a family or household member of the apprentice or trainee is sick and they need to look after them, they can access carer’s leave. In both these situations the GTO may request evidence to support the leave claim.
What happens if an apprentice or trainee wants to stay home as a precaution?
Unless the apprentice or trainee has a medical condition, they do not have any entitlement to take sick leave. However, the GTO, host and apprentice or trainee may negotiate to take annual leave, RDOs, work from home or take leave without pay. The GTO and host could also agree to approve the use of sick leave.
What happens if an apprentice or trainee is sent home by the host as a precautionary measure, or the host company shuts down for 14 days as precautionary measure?
If the host has adopted a shut-down as a precautionary measure and not related to any direction from the health authorities and there is no evidence of any medical issues applying at that workplace, the apprentice or trainee would need to be paid.They could also be asked to work from home depending upon the type of work they undertake.