The Victorian Government has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, (“WFH Bill”), which aims to create a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home (WFH), into state Parliament. The Bill has not yet been passed. If it passes Parliament, it will allow eligible employees to work from home for [...]
A number of employment law and payroll changes will take effect from 1 July 2026. This article sets out the key changes employers should be aware of and prepare for. Minimum wage and award wage increases From the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will [...]
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we look at the obligations of those selling businesses to their team, covering transfers of employment, staff entitlements and redundancies, and how to communicate change. Your team is part of [...]
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 [...]