Victoria opens consultation on work-from-home laws

A woman at her home desk with her son

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the government would introduce legislation to give workers the right to work from home at least two days a week. Source: Moment RF / Carlina Teteris/Getty Images

The Victorian government has begun a public consultation on proposed legislation to establish the right to work from home. In this podcast, a legal expert, Dr Apurva Sharma, examines whether it might clash with federal laws. She also explains the current work-from-home rights in the state and whether an employer can deny the WFH request.


[Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified legal professional.]

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