Working from home demystified: Our top 10 questions

On 16 June 2026, the Victorian Government confirmed it will proceed with legislation to enshrine a legal right to work from home, with the laws set to come into effect from 1 September 2026. Under the laws, Victorians who can work from home will have the legal right to do so two days a week.

As these changes approach, many businesses are unsure how to assess requests, manage risk and meet their obligations. This one‑hour practical session cuts through the noise to address the top 10 working from home questions the Victorian Chamber is hearing from employers right now, and what those concerns mean in practice.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the proposed Victorian working from home changes and their potential impact on employers
• Navigate key industrial relations considerations when responding to working from home requests
• Identify WHS, OHS and psychological safety risks in remote and hybrid work arrangements
• Recognise common compliance and documentation gaps in working from home practices
• Respond confidently to common employee scenarios and questions
  Understand the range of VCCI working from home services and support available

This session was originally recorded on 17 June 2026. This information was correct at the time of broadcast. This does not constitute formal legal advice. The Victorian Chamber accepts no liability for actions taken as a result of this broadcast.

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