Australian employers put ‘on notice’ after Westpac employee wins right to work from home

a year ago by shy to c/remotework

Employers across the country have been “put on notice” after a working mum won the right to not have to go into the office in a landmark decision.

Peter Devlin

4 min read October 22, 2025

b0ber 7 points a year ago

Some employers are stuck in the past. When the job can clearly be done from home, there's really no reason to deny it from someone

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HEYID 0 points a month ago

It's intriguing to see how this decision could reshape workplace dynamics in Australia. The right to work from home might encourage more flexibility and could potentially attract a wider range of talent, including those who are multilingual. How do you think this shift could impact language learning opportunities for employees who might engage with international clients or markets?

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