We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to 1. Amend Part III of the Canada Labour Code to guarantee that federally regulated employees whose job functions are primarily computer-based shall have the right to perform their work remotely for a minimum of three (3) days per week, unless . . . physical presence is demonstrably essential

#Canada #Environment #WFH #CommutesKill #CdnPoli #AddYourName

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7142

When you see this constantly in job descriptions "This role is an on-site role..." it's surprising to also see news articles like this 👇

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591306/why-retailers-are-hoping-you-don-t-work-from-home

"Employers might be being encouraged to let people work from home if they are struggling with fuel costs, but not everyone hopes they heed the message."

#flexibility #business #WFH #onsite

WFH Penjawat Awam Bakal Dilaksana Secara Berperingkat - Fahmi #malaysiagazette #WFH

https://malaysiagazette.com/2026/04/01/wfh-penjawat-awam-bakal-dilaksana-secara-berperingkat-fahmi/

Top Brussels official urges Europeans to work from home and drive less

https://www.politico.eu/article/europeans-urged-to-work-from-home-and-drive-less-as-eu-warns-of-long-crisis/

> Energy commissioner says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of the Covid pandemic.

#remote #wfh #europe

Today is #WorldBackupDay.

A while ago, we've blogged about a rather comprehensive approach to backups for your home office. Maybe you find parts of it useful:

https://tuxwise.net/all-episodes/s01e03-secure-backups-and-a-time-machine-for-your-home-office/

#backup #NAS #DAS #LUKS #btrfs #HomeOffice #WFH

The spike in gas prices comes close to approximating the real cost of gas. If we won't reduce our use for the environment, perhaps we'll reduce our gas use for the hit our wallets take.

´B.C. union calls for full-time work-from-home due to spiking gas prices'

#WFH #Environment #CommutesKill #AirPollution

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-union-calls-for-full-time-work-from-home-due-to-spiking-gas-prices/