[2025] FWC 338
Citation: [2025] FWC 338
What happened
Ms AB, an organiser for the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Respondent), moved to a regional town in 2021. She initially organised a Local Health District near the Respondent's office, with the Respondent covering travel expenses. In 2022, she returned to work and discussed her living situation with her lead organiser. In 2023, she requested a change to another Local Health District closer to her town to spend more time with her child, citing domestic violence and childcare challenges. A temporary flexible work arrangement was agreed upon, but in November 2023, Ms Di Staso, her manager, requested written reasons for the arrangement and documentation. Ms AB submitted a letter detailing her long-standing arrangements and concerns about changes to travel policies.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted permission for both parties to be represented by lawyers due to the complexity of the case and jurisdictional questions regarding flexible work arrangements. The Commission is currently reviewing the details of Ms AB's request and the Respondent's response, focusing on the specifics of the arrangement she seeks to formalise and the documentation supporting it. The case involves considerations of existing arrangements, policy adherence, and the impact of changes on Ms AB's family circumstances.
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