Mum wins WFH rights, late start, for school drop off
A Sydney mother has successfully secured the right to work from home most days of the week after a ruling by the Fair Work Commission. The decision allows her to arrive late to accommodate her children's school drop-off. This ruling follows a similar case from the previous year, highlighting the increasing recognition of flexible work arrangements.
- ▪The Fair Work Commission ruled that the mother could work from home all but one day a fortnight.
- ▪She previously worked entirely from home to avoid a lengthy commute to the office.
- ▪The ruling was made after negotiations broke down between the mother and her employer, Reapit Employment Services.
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