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Remote Work Denied Despite Childcare Needs | Perth News
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A Melbourne dispute resolution specialist, Jonathan Robinson, fought for permanent remote work to manage his child’s ongoing health needs—but was denied by AFCA, which insisted on in-office days for team cohesion. Though the Fair Work Commission acknowledged his situation was valid, they sided with the employer, citing legitimate business needs for face-to-face interaction. AFCA offered a phased return, but full remote work remained off the table, highlighting the ongoing tension between personal flexibility and workplace demands.
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