Co-authored by Lara So and Jason
Vo
COVID-19 forced workplaces to implement remote working
arrangements. Now operating in a post-pandemic context, many
workplaces have implemented a hybrid approach to work, allowing
their employees to work from both home and the office.
In this article, we consider how employers should navigate the
implementation of flexible working practices to ensure operational
efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Can an employer request employees to return to the
office?
Employees currently working remotely may be directed to return
to working at the office, whether on a full-time basis or only some
days in the office, if the request is reasonable and lawful. It may
be reasonable for an employer to request a return to the office
where the employment contract stipulates that the office is the
employee's place of work. Any such request should provide the
employee with sufficient notice to allow them to make any required
adjustments.
