Fair Work Commission grants Victoria University staffer remote work trial
What happened
The Fair Work Commission found that Michele Duffy, a full-time employee of Victoria University, was justified in seeking a flexible work arrangement. The Commission granted Duffy the right to a work-from-home trial, citing her age and commuting fatigue. Victoria University had initially rejected the request, stating that her student-facing role required in-person contact.
Why it matters
The ruling could encourage more employees to challenge employers who refuse remote work requests. The decision is noted as a blow to Melbourne’s battered office market.
The Fair Work Commission has previously set precedents regarding accommodations for working from home.
Who's involved
- Victoria UniversityThe employer whose staffer won the flexible work arrangement
- Fair Work CommissionThe national workplace relations tribunal that issued the ruling
- DuffyThe employee who won the right to a flexible work arrangement
Keep exploring
The entities involved
-
Victoria University
dual-sector public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nothing else this week.
-
Fair Work Commission
Australian national workplace relations tribunal
-
Duffy
Welsh singer