Tag: work from home

Do Australians need a legal right to work from home?

The Senate is currently considering a new Bill that would enshrine a legal right to work from home. But the available evidence raises questions about whether new regulation is necessary.

Dismissing an employee who refused to return to the office was unfair, rules FWC

The Fair Work Commission has awarded compensation to an employee who was sacked for refusing to give up her decade-long work-from-home arrangement.

What could the ‘right to disconnect’ mean for your business?

A right to disconnect and to work from home could soon become a reality in Australian businesses. Here’s how HR professionals can prepare.

78 per cent of people would not work for an employer without a formalised flexible work policy

Almost half of job seekers have declined an offer due to unsatisfactory flexible work options, new research suggests. Make sure your company doesn’t lose out on talent by developing a robust flexible work policy.