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Sarah Connors, a senior team leader and lawyer at a stautory body, dropped a day’s work a week to care for granddaughter Cece.

‘It wears away at the pay packet’: Grandmothers cut work hours to do free childcare

As more households need two parents working full-time to survive, grandmothers are reducing their own work and income to offer childcare. Some say they should be paid.

  • Wendy Tuohy

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Treasurer Jaclyn Symes and Premier Jacinta Allan are hoping that work from home laws will help Labor get the chocolates in November.

Labor open to High Court challenge over work from home laws

If the legislation passes unamended, the legislation will come into effect nearly three months before the state election.

  • Chip Le Grand
Working from home elicits a variety of responses.

Right or privilege? The WFH wars are heating up

The growing number of battles between employer and employee reveal some insights on the overarching question on whether working from home is now a right or a privilege.

  • Tim Duggan
So you’re working over summer? These hacks can help you make the most of it.

Working through Christmas? Six ways to tap into those holiday vibes

Not everyone is taking a break from work over the summer. For those keeping the lights on at the office, here are our top tips for channelling your inner holidaymaker.

  • Robyn Willis
In August, Premier Jacinta Allan announced plans to legislate the right to work from home at Labor’s state conference.

Victoria’s work from home plan will drive away jobs, big business warns

Victoria’s biggest employers argue the policy could exacerbate “existing economic challenges” and risk driving jobs across state borders.

  • Annika Smethurst
Most office workers now dream of weeks in which they can choose to come into an office as and when they please.

Qld Health tells staff to ‘hot desk’ in $50m budget-saving move

The shift is aimed at making “smarter use” of existing space at its three Brisbane offices, amid an increase in flexible working arrangements.

  • Matt Dennien
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“Ageless workers” are filing into the nation’s workforce.

Not the retiring type: the men who won’t stop working

Australians can access the age pension from 67. But new research shows a growing number of people want to stay in the workforce much longer.

  • Shane Wright
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes have opened consultation on the government’s proposed work from home laws.

Allan flags possible work-from-home carve-out for small businesses

The Victorian government has launched an online survey to gauge public attitudes towards working from home.

  • Chip Le Grand
Flexible working has become a part of everyday life.

Working in the office drives me crazy. The only thing worse is working from home

In a chaotic world, the instinct to find shelter and isolate in our homes can be strong. But it’s a mistake to hide away.

  • Rosie Beaumont
Premier Jacinta Allan has proposed to enshrine the out-of-office work arrangements as a right.

High Court battle looms for state Labor’s work-from-home push

The Victorian government may not be able to legally enforce a right to work from home. It could try to legislate for one anyway.

  • Daniella White