Tag: Employer Obligations

Westpac’s Work from Home Decision: What Employers Need to Know About Flexible Work Requests

Posted on December 5, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Flexible Work Arrangements, HR, Industrial Relations, Remote Work, Workplace Law

Recent rulings confirm that employers can’t simply rely on enterprise agreement terms to reject flexible work requests. Refusals must be... Continue reading

Christmas is Coming – A Timely Reminder for Shut Downs

Posted on November 21, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Leave, Christmas Shutdown, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Law

With the Christmas shutdown only weeks away, now’s the time to check your award or agreement rules, give required notice,... Continue reading

Flexible Working Arrangements: Key Requirements and Business Considerations

Posted on October 28, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employee, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Flexible Work Arrangements, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Law

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has clarified the standards for flexible working arrangement requests. Employers must assess whether requests... Continue reading