From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: A recent Fair Work Commission decision overturned a small school’s refusal of a teacher’s request to work part-time after parental leave due to procedural errors.

The Commission found the school did not adequately address how the refusal would impact the employee, a requirement under the Fair Work Act.

COSBOA has warned small businesses to ensure they comply with prerequisites when refusing flexible work requests to avoid similar outcomes.