Compo for worker after falling down stairs at home

Businesses should conduct risk assessments of employee's homes if they are working out of the office in order to avoid potential occupational health and safety lawsuits, following a case in which a Telstra employee claimed compensation after being injured at home.

The warning comes as the number of "work from home" requests increases and SMEs are more willing to allow employees to finish their work outside of the normal business area in order to provide flexibility and a good work/life balance.

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