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In a tight labour market, the way work is structured can make all the difference. Flexible work practices are becoming a powerful tool for businesses but getting them right takes careful thought.

Webinar on-demand | 17 September 2025

With changes to the FWA now in full force, employers must follow strict steps when managing flexible work requests or risk intervention by the FWC.

The Fair Work Commission ordered an employee to work one day per week in the office, highlighting the need for employers to provide substantial evidence and negotiate genuinely when refusing flexible work requests.

Learn what flexible work could unlock for your business, and why its biggest benefits often go unnoticed.

An employer’s refusal of a flexible work request seemed justified, until the Fair Work Commission found a critical procedural requirement had been overlooked.

A flexible work policy has many benefits, in particular for employees juggling increasingly busy lives.

The meaning of "school age" under the Fair Work Act can affect who is eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employees returning from parental leave are entitled to their previous role, but may request part-time work. Learn the rules on flexible work and when employers can refuse.

In the contemporary workplace, flexible working arrangements are a critical tool to assist employees in balancing work and family responsibilities and for employers to retain skills and industry experience.