Commentary: Why work from home doesn’t mean work from anywhere
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A worker based in Sydney was fired for working secretly from Singapore. This event raises questions about the definition of home in remote work arrangements. Victor Seah from the Singapore University of Social Sciences suggests that employers must provide clear definitions. Clarity is needed to determine where a remote employee is permitted to work.
A Sydney-based worker sacked for secretly working from Singapore raises a question: Where exactly is “home” in work from home? Employers need to offer clarity, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.