Working from home clause proposed for Private Sector Award

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has advised it intends to investigate the inclusion of a working from home term within the Clerk’s Private Sector Award 2020, which is the most prevalent Award where work from home arrangements are likely to occur.

It is intended that by implementing the term into the Award, it removes any existing award impediments and allows employers and their employees to implement workable arrangements.

Once implemented, is expected that it will serve as a model for incorporation into other modern awards, with all without adaption.

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