A Westpac employee with parental responsibilities was recently awarded the right to work from home five days a week, by the Fair Work Commission.

How might this decision affect business hiring practices, and the working conditions parents are allowed by their bosses in future? 

Guests: 

Dr Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of workplace and business law with the UTS Business School 

Emma Walsh, CEO Parents at Work  

For more information and free resources for small organisations visit https://familyfriendlyworkplaces.com/

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