Working from home should be a right, not a reward
The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from home starting in September 2026. But just weeks away from its implementation, the new premier, Ben Carroll, announced a year's delay in response to fierce business opposition.
The Australian state of Victoria was set to implement a legal right to work from home starting in September 2026. However, just weeks before the deadline, the new premier, Ben Carroll, announced a one-year delay following considerable resistance from businesses. Meanwhile, in Portugal, parents of young children enjoy a legal right to work from home without needing their employer's approval. These developments prompt the question: should workers be granted a legal right to work from home?
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