Businesses are spoiling for a court battle over Australian-first work-from-home laws covering full-time, part-time and casual workers.
The Victorian Labor government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday, legislating the right for all public and private sector employees to work from home two days a week if they reasonably can.
The laws, which were first announced in August, will encompass regular casual and part-time workers, the government has revealed.
Entitlements will be proportionate to the number of days a week people work, Premier Jacinta Allan said.
"We'll also be working on guidance materials to support businesses, but this is all common sense," she told reporters.
Small businesses will be roped into the legislation but won't have to apply it until mid-2027 so they have more time to get their HR policies and procedures in order.
