Post by Andrew S.

What if your employee's living room became your next workplace? Not figuratively. Legally. Under Victoria's proposed Work From Home laws, employers may soon find themselves carrying responsibility not only for their offices, factories, warehouses and worksites, but potentially for hundreds of private homes spread across the state. While the Government is promoting employee savings of more than $5,000 per year, employers are asking a very different question: Who will pay for the technology, the workstations, the compliance obligations, the WorkCover exposure, the workplace safety assessments and the legal risks that come with turning a private residence into a workplace? Before Victoria creates a legislated right to work from home, businesses deserve clear answers about where employer responsibility begins, where it ends, and who ultimately bears the cost. ASSISTANCE Information provided in this post is general only and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. HRGS provides no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. Before taking any course of action related to this post you should make your own inquiries and seek independent advice (including the appropriate legal advice) on whether it is suitable for your circumstances.   Our HR Advice Service is here to help businesses manage their workplace and compliance issues. Employers requiring assistance, support and guidance, please call us on 1300 46 47 47 or visit us at www.hrgs.com.au.   #HRGlobalSolutions #EmploymentLaw #IndustrialRelations #WorkCover #WorkplaceSafety #WHS #HumanResources #EmployerAdvocacy #WorkFromHome #HybridWork #VictorianBusiness #BusinessLeadership #FutureOfWork