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Dad wanted an extra WFH day to look after his baby. A tribunal agreed

David Marin-Guzman

The workplace tribunal has rejected business arguments that changing nappies and settling a crying baby are grounds to refuse work-from-home requests because they would significantly distract an employee.

The Fair Work Commission on Monday backed a Freight and Logistics Services Australia account manager’s bid to increase his work-from-home arrangement from two to three days every second week to take care of his 18-month-old child and save on childcare costs.

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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com

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