State work-from-home laws land as business squares up

'Absolute rubbish': work-from-home laws draw fresh flak

Businesses are spoiling for a court battle over Australian-first work-from-home laws covering full-time, part-time and casual workers. The Victorian Labor government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday, legislating the right for all public and private sector employees to work from home two days a week if they reasonably can. The laws, which were first announced in August, will encompass regular casual and part-time workers, the government…

State work-from-home laws land as business squares up

Laws to mandate a legal right to work from home will hit the floor of a state parliament, throwing down the gauntlet to the opposition.

Victoria to enshrine two-day work from home right for eligible workers - The Indian Sun

Victorian workers who are able to work from home will be entitled to do so for up to two days a week under new laws set to be introduced into state Parliament, with the government arguing the change will help households manage costs, reduce travel time and support workforce participation. The legislation, which will amend the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, is due to come into effect on 1 September. It sets out a legal framework giving eligible empl…