As the Victorian Government continues to pursue its commitment to legislate the right to work from home at least two days per week, the FSU has argued in favour of the proposal on behalf of finance workers.
Our submission to the government highlighted what workers proved during the years of COVID-19 lockdowns: that finance workers can perform the majority of our work effectively and productively from home.
Our submissions also highlighted the ongoing benefits of work from home – including mental health, financial, and better flexibility – as well as the current threat of employers attempting to wind back these flexible arrangements.
Meanwhile, results from a major Victorian Government consultation survey of 36,770 employees have revealed overwhelming support for better WFH protections.
Saving time on commute, saving money, and being able to focus more on work without distractions were identified as the top three benefits of working from home.
Other survey results included:
Remember, having Victoria-wide legislation that enshrines WFH as a right will benefit everyone, as it will help us negotiate even more strongly for enterprise agreements that recognise and respect our right to flexibility.
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