Future of Work Australian tribunal recognises business reasons in remote-working dispute Employee suffering from inflammatory bowel disease said it was difficult to use office toilet regularly and urgently iStock.com/husayno Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 21 November 2023 In a case that has divided opinion, Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recognised that there are legitimate business reasons for refusing a flexible work request. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers Employee or contractor? Australia’s High Court resets “multifactorial test” Future of Work Australia could give workers right to refuse bosses’ calls Labour Reforms New federal reforms focus on Australia’s “casual” workforce Disputes Overseas workers protected by Australian employment law