Jul 5, 2026 – 12.28pmVictoria’s proposed work-from-home legislation is likely to be used as a legal weapon by workers in other states to force their bosses to grant similar rights to remote work, warn employment lawyers.The Victorian law – due to come into force on September 1 this year for large employers and on July 1, 2027, for small businesses – will give millions of Victorians the statutory right to work from home for two days a week.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles