Today is the second class in our new August/September eight class set. We will start with a casual conversation. Next, we will discuss the news news. Today’s material is about a work from home fight in Australia. I have included some discussion questions.

Is working from home a human right or a workplace benefit? Should the government legally mandate flexible work arrangements, or should this remain a matter for private employment contracts?

How can legislation balance employee needs with business reality? What mechanisms could effectively protect workers without placing an undue burden on small or large businesses?

Why has this sparked such controversy? Why do business groups fear this legislation would "bomb business back into the stone age," and what are the specific concerns they raise regarding workplace culture and efficiency?