Myer corporate employees hit out claiming WFH arrangements have been axed by the department store

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Nickel, A. (2026, October 25). Myer corporate employees hit out claiming WFH arrangements have been axed by the department store. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16237203/Myer-employees-WFH-arrangements-cancelled-department-store.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-25 · by Ashley Nickel

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Myer corporate employees are upset after reports surfaced that the department store chain plans to end work-from-home arrangements and mandate a full return to its new Dorcas St headquarters in South Melbourne starting November 2027. The Aussie Corporate initially reported this change following an internal meeting, which was later confirmed by unnamed Myer staff to the Australian Financial Review. While Myer has not officially commented, employees noted that exceptions may be made for those with specific circumstances like distance or health issues. The company's decision could face challenges if Victoria’s pending work-from-home legislation passes, scheduled for July 2027, despite current legislative delays due to political maneuvering ahead of the November state election.
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Department store chain Myer has reportedly ended work from home (WFH) arrangements for its corporate employees, requiring them to return to the office five days a week starting in 2027. This decision follows rumors initially reported by The Aussie Corporate and later confirmed through an all-staff meeting held early October this year. Myer will move into a new headquarters at Dorcas St, South Melbourne, in November, alongside staff from recently acquired Apparel Brands such as Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Jay Jays, and Jacqui E. The building will house over 1,000 employees but is expected to implement flexible working spaces with hot desking rather than assigned desks. While some exceptions are reportedly being made for those living far away or dealing with health issues, the change has been described as "shocking" by affected staff members.

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The company will move into its new headquarters on Dorcas St at South Melbourne in November, alongside staff from newly acquired Apparel Brands, which includes Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Jay Jays and Jacqui E. Rumours of the scrapping of work from home (WFH) arrangements first appeared on website The Aussie Corporate, which received a tip that the changes were announced at an all-staff meeting in early October.
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🔮 The company will move into its new headquarters on Dorcas St at South Melbourne in November, alongside staff from newly acquired Apparel Brands, which includes Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Jay Jays and Jacqui E. Rumours of the scrapping of work from home (WFH) arrangements first appeared on website The Aussie Corporate, which received a tip that the changes were announced at an all-staff meeting in early October.
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Myer corporate employees hit out claiming WFH arrangements have been axed by the department store · assertive framing

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Department store chain Myer has reportedly ordered all its corporate staff to return to the office five days a week from 2027. uncertain
Myer → order → 2027
The company will move into its new headquarters on Dorcas St at South Melbourne in November, alongside staff from newly acquired Apparel Brands, which includes Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Jay Jays and Jacqui E. Rumours of the scrapping of work from home (WFH) arrangements first appeared on website The Aussie Corporate, which received a tip that the changes were announced at an all-staff meeting in early October. asserted
changes → move → October
While Myer has declined to officially comment, multiple employees have since told the Australian Financial Review that WFH arrangements have indeed been cancelled. asserted
arrangements → decline → Review
'This was suddenly communicated to us. asserted
This → communicate → us
It was very shocking,' one source said. asserted
source → say → ?
'There are a few exceptions, like if you live far away in Geelong, or for parents, such as single mums, or people with health issues.' The new building will house more than 1,000 staff but is understood to do away with designated desks in favour of flexible working areas and hot desking. asserted
building → be → areas
Myer could, however, be forced to backflip on the mandate if Victoria's WFH laws pass. uncertain
laws → force → mandate
Myer has ordered its corporate staff at its Melbourne HQ to return to the office five days a week despite laws set to pass Victoria's Parliament that would enshrine WFH rights The legislation was introduced under former premier Jacinta Allan and would allow employees a right to work two days a week from home if it was feasible for their role. asserted
it → order → role
They appeared to be locked in, however, since new premier Ben Carroll assumed office, he has been under pressure from business groups to wind them back. asserted
he → appear → them
The bill passed the lower house in September. asserted
bill → pass → September
However, in the upper house, the Opposition and crossbench banded together to send them to parliamentary committee. asserted
Opposition → band → committee
This has effectively put the legislation on pause, where it will likely remain until after the November state election, so Labor can neither use WFH rights as a tool to garner votes or a weapon to attack the Opposition should it torpedo them. asserted
it → put → them
Mr Carroll still maintains the laws will be in effect from July 2027. asserted
laws → maintain → July
Daily Mail has contacted Myer for comment. asserted
Mail → contact → comment
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