Can Employers in Victoria Still Refuse Work From Home Requests? What Recent Cases Tell Us

As Victoria moves toward introducing a statutory right for employees to work from home up to two days a week, many employers are asking an important question: will we still have the ability to say no? The answer is yes – but only when refusals are handled carefully, transparently and with proper reasoning. Two recent [...]

2026-04-27T00:33:33+00:00April 27th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Can Employers in Victoria Still Refuse Work From Home Requests? What Recent Cases Tell Us
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Victoria’s New Right to Work From Home: Key Obligations for Employers

The Victorian Government has confirmed it will legislate a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home, with major reforms taking effect from 1 September 2026. The government’s new laws will amend the Equal Opportunity Act and will apply to all employers in Victoria, including small businesses. This is what you need to know. [...]

2026-03-26T05:50:35+00:00March 26th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Victoria’s New Right to Work From Home: Key Obligations for Employers
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