"According to the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time and part-time employees who have worked for the same employer for at least a year are legally entitled to request to work from home under specific circumstances."
"Negotiating flexible arrangements is not necessarily limited to those who have a right under the Fair Work Act, as many employees successfully negotiate working from home without fitting into those categories."
"About one in three employees regularly work from home, indicating a significant shift in work patterns, although many employees cannot work from home due to the nature of their jobs."
Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets, prompting discussions on flexible work arrangements like working from home. Employees with at least a year of service may legally request to work from home under certain conditions, such as being a parent or carer. However, many negotiate flexible arrangements without fitting these criteria. Approximately one in three employees work from home regularly, indicating a significant trend. Best practice employers are encouraged to offer flexible work options to support their workforce amidst economic challenges.
Read at Abc
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]