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Work-from-home trend to create health and safety issues, expert warns
With office vacancies increasing and a major bank advertising more than 100 work-from-home (WFH) positions, an expert is warning that a health and safety minefield is looming for employers who have chosen to ditch the office.
Key points:
- Australia’s work-from-home trend is expected to continue once the pandemic is resolved
- A workplace law expert has warned there could be complications surrounding employer health and safety obligations
- The Property Council of Australia has revealed an increase in office space vacancies in the six months to January
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