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A bank employee who requested to work from home permanently for fear of contracting COVID has lost her request to permanently work from home, with the Fair Work Commission finding her application "simply unreasonable".

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.

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.

Hybrid work offers flexibility but can create psychosocial risks like isolation and burnout.

Can employees attend medical appointments during work hours while on workers’ comp? Here’s what’s reasonable, and how to manage it in a return-to-work plan.

Learn when employers can reasonably request work on a public holiday, and when employees are entitled to say no.

If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.

Learn about your rights as an employer and the rules employees must follow when refusing to work on public holidays.

Webinar on-demand | 17 September 2025

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.