Tag #Work From Home

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Federal Public Servants' Sick Days Decreased During Pandemic, Then Increased

New data reveals that Canadian federal public servants took fewer sick days (5.9 days in 2020-21) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when working remotely, but this number has since risen to 9.2 days in 2023-24, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Massachusetts Remote Work Policy Impacts State Agency Responsiveness

Following complaints of unresponsive state agencies in Massachusetts, former Lt. Governor Tim Murray advocates for a return to in-office work, contrasting the state's policy with others where return-to-office mandates faced union backlash, while a state employee union claims remote work saves money.

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Victoria's Proposed Work-From-Home Law Sparks Debate

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan proposed a law guaranteeing two days of work from home per week, sparking opposition from business groups who warn of productivity impacts; a consultation process will determine the scope of the law, potentially exempting small businesses and probationary employees.

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AMP CEO opposes mandated work-from-home policy

AMP CEO Alexis George opposes a government-mandated right to work from home, citing the diverse needs of businesses, contrasting with the Victorian government's recent policy. AMP's policy allows most staff to work from home up to three days a week.

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Victoria to Legislate Right to Work From Home, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The Victorian government plans to legislate a right to work from home, sparking debate about legal feasibility, economic impacts, and its effects on the upcoming state election; the proposal faces potential legal challenges due to previous agreements transferring employment regulation powers to the ...

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Mandatory Office Return Sparks Debate on Flexible Work in Australia

Jason Sennitt, an Origin Energy employee, faces a mandatory return to the office, clashing with his family care responsibilities, prompting a wider debate on flexible work arrangements in Australia ahead of a Fair Work Commission review of the clerks award impacting millions.

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Top 10 Part-Time Remote Jobs of 2025

FlexJobs' July 2025 report identifies the top 10 part-time remote job categories, including licensed therapist ($27/hr), nurse practitioner ($56/hr), and marketing specialist ($34/hr), with growth in marketing and medical/health sectors.

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Strong Public Support for Flexible Work Arrangements in Australia

A Resolve Political Monitor survey shows strong public support for flexible work arrangements, with 64% backing legislation to guarantee them, including majorities of both Coalition and Labor voters; this suggests significant political implications for the Labor party and unions pushing for these ch...

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Victoria to Legally Guarantee Right to Work From Home

Victoria is pushing to enshrine the right to work from home at least two days a week into law, a move endorsed by Prime Minister Albanese despite criticism from business groups who fear reduced flexibility and legal challenges due to jurisdictional overlaps.

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Victorian Work-From-Home Mandate Threatens Business Productivity

The Victorian government proposes forcing employers to accept two days of work-from-home, undermining their right to determine workplace arrangements, which could negatively impact business productivity and the Australian economy.

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Victoria to Legally Guarantee Right to Work From Home

The Victorian government will legislate a right to work from home, allowing employees to request remote work two days a week, with employers required to consider requests formally; this is projected to save workers over \$5,300 annually in commuting costs.

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Return-to-Office Movement Reshapes Work Dynamics

The return-to-office movement is impacting millions of recent graduates and causing a shift in work dynamics, prompting a renegotiation of the social contract between employers and employees, with a hybrid model becoming increasingly common across industries.

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