Employee Working Overseas Without Approval? Basis to Dismiss?

October 13, 2026 Pamela Flynn Employee Working Overseas Without Approval? Basis to Dismiss? The Fair Work Commission’s decision in  Charles Graham v HIFX Australia Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 720, serves as an important reminder for employers managing remote and hybrid workforces.     The Commission confirmed that employers are entitled to control where employees perform their […]

What is a Valid Request for Flexible Working Arrangements?

September 22, 2026 Pamela Flynn Requests for Flexible Work Arrangements: Why Employers Should Consider if it is a Valid Request A recent Fair Work Commission decision, Anna Kokavec v James Cook University [2026] FWC 3493, reminds employers to carefully consider requests for flexible working arrangements. The case highlights the importance of employers considering whether an […]

Fair Work Commission Proposes WFH Term for Clerks Award

August 27, 2026 Pamela Flynn Fair Work Commission Proposes a Working From Home Term for Clerks Award On 27 August 2026, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down an important decision in Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 [2026] FWCFB 225, deciding to vary the […]