Clerks Award Set for New Working from Home Provisions
The Fair Work Commission is adding new working from home provisions to the Clerks Award. This affects trade businesses that employ office or admin staff under this award.
Do the new Clerks Award work from home rules affect my trade business's office staff?
Electricians and allied trade business owners with admin staff must comply with new WFH entitlements, affecting rostering and HR obligations.
Key takeaways
- Fair Work Commission is updating the Clerks Award to include working from home provisions.
- Trade businesses in electrical and allied industries with admin staff are directly affected.
- Employers must review HR policies to ensure compliance with the new award conditions.
- Business owners should check if their office staff are covered under the Clerks Award.
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