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WFH Boom: Employers Seek to Scrap Penalty Rates for IT and Finance Workers

Australian Financial Review

As the shift to remote work continues, employers are pushing to abolish penalty rates for millions of workers in administrative, finance, and IT jobs, offering a salary increase in exchange. This move aims to reflect the changing work landscape, where flexible work arrangements have become the new norm. With the rise of remote work, employers argue that traditional penalty rates are no longer necessary. The proposed change could impact a significant portion of the workforce, particularly in the IT and finance sectors, where remote work has become increasingly prevalent. Key issues like work-life balance and employee benefits will be crucial in these negotiations.