Why it is so important to have up to date employee address and contact details
Businesses in NSW will continue to have to pivot while responding to natural disasters and worldwide pandemics. While focusing on the big picture don't lose the discipline of getting the 'small stuff' right too – it could be very costly for both you and your employees.
When was the last time you checked that you had up to date employee address and contact details? Too busy? Make the time, as the consequences can be dire and expensive.
Current Health Orders limit where your employees can travel to for work – knowing your employees home address is critical during these times. Case in point:
An essential business in Sydney unknowingly allowed a worker to attend multiple work sites while infected with COVID-19 over a period of 7 days. This worker lived in an LGA of concern and should have been directed to have a COVID test every 3 days – however home address details were not updated with the employer – so this Health Order was not followed and the person was infectious in the community for a lengthy period before showing COVID symptoms and then testing positive.
Businesses who are fortunate to still be open because they are an essential service are encouraged to provide their workers with a letter confirming they are employed in an essential role and need to travel outside of their LGA for work. This letter is evidence that your worker will need to present to the authorities to avoid a personal fine of up to $3000. How can a business meet this obligation – and how can an employee avoid a hefty fine - when address details are not up to date?
Our advice to employers is to check in at least annually with your workers to update their personal details – make the time.
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