On a winter's day in 2010, Michel Carroll and her partner,
Steven Hill, were working from home. They were employed by a family
company which provided financial advice. On that fateful day, Ms
Carroll was killed by Mr Hill. The attack was brought on by a
paranoid delusion. Despite having been charged with murder, Mr Hill
was later found not guilty on the grounds of mental illness.
Over the years, we have seen more emphasis being placed on
flexible work policies, such as working from home. This trend has
really gathered momentum in the last six months out of pure
necessity due to forced lockdowns at the direction of the State. It
is not just workers and employers who are having to think on their
feet while they try to adapt and respond to this shift in workplace
environments. The impact has also been felt by workers'
compensation insurers.
