FWC's Clerks Award WFH decision is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist
The HIA welcomes FWC's rejection of a mandated WFH right but criticises the new WFH clause added to the Clerks Award as unnecessary. HIA says the clause addresses a problem that doesn't exist in the industry.
Does the new Clerks Award WFH clause affect my construction business's admin staff?
Builders and construction firms employing office/admin staff under the Clerks Award may face new WFH obligations. Could affect how admin roles are managed day-to-day.
Key takeaways
- FWC rejected union push for a mandated right to work from home in the Clerks Award.
- A new WFH clause was still inserted into the Clerks Award despite the rejection.
- HIA argues the new clause is unnecessary and solves a problem that doesn't exist.
- Building firms employing admin staff under the Clerks Award should review the new clause.
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