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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Navigating the Legal Maze: Directing Employees Back to In-Person Work

Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]

2023-10-03T23:41:29+00:00September 3rd, 2023|Employment Law|Comments Off on Navigating the Legal Maze: Directing Employees Back to In-Person Work
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