# Myer Melbourne staff face five-day office requirement from 2027

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/myer-corporate-employees-hit-out-claiming-wfh-arrangements-have-been-axed-by-the-department-store/
- Published: 2026-10-25T13:24:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T13:37:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16237203/Myer-employees-WFH-arrangements-cancelled-department-store.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, World

## Key points

- Myer staff are reportedly expected in the office five days a week from 2027.
- Some exceptions may apply, including for health needs and long commutes.
- Victoria’s proposed work-from-home rights legislation is on hold.

## Summary

Myer has reportedly told its Melbourne corporate staff to work in the office five days a week from 2027, ending existing work-from-home arrangements. The change matters because it comes as Victoria considers legislation that would give eligible employees the right to work from home two days a week where their role allows.

The policy was reportedly announced at an all-staff meeting in early October, and several employees told the Australian Financial Review their arrangements had been cancelled; Myer has not officially commented. The company plans to move more than 1,000 staff, including employees from recently acquired Apparel Brands, into a new South Melbourne headquarters in November, with flexible work areas and hot desking. Some exceptions are understood to apply, while the Victorian bill has been referred to a parliamentary committee and may remain on hold until after the November state election.

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