Victorian Business Groups Push Back on Work-From-Home Laws
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Business and employer groups are calling on new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll to reconsider proposed laws that would give eligible workers a legal right to work from home at least two days a week.
The changes would cover full-time, part-time and casual employees and are expected to take effect next month.
A coalition of 12 business and employment groups has warned the legislation could hurt investment and job creation at a time when Victoria already has the nation’s highest unemployment rate.
The groups argue flexible work arrangements are already widely available and say the new rules could encourage employers to hire overseas workers or rely more heavily on contractors.
Polling cited by the groups found 43 per cent of employers would consider increasing offshore hiring, while 47 per cent would look at using more contractors instead of permanent staff.
They also criticised what they described as limited consultation with businesses and urged the government to withdraw the legislation.
Premier Carroll has not ruled out changes. He said the government would consider “sensible” amendments as the legislation goes through the parliamentary process.
The debate now puts pressure on the new Victorian government to balance workers’ demand for flexible arrangements with concerns from employers about costs, hiring and investment.
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Source : 9 News
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