Fuel costs driving a shift back to remote work - What employers need to know
From The Best of the Money Show by Radio 702
April 27, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of rising fuel costs on remote and hybrid work arrangements and the legal implications for employers.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Tony Healy, labour consultant at Icon Labour Consultants about the legal and practical realities of remote and hybrid work as rising fuel and energy costs put pressure on both employers and employees. As more companies reconsider workplace models, questions are emerging around what employers are legally required to provide, how workplace policies should be structured, and whether changes to working arrangements can be imposed or must be negotiated. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk…
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Grootes
Guest: Tony Healy
Topics covered
- remote work
- hybrid work
- fuel costs
- employer responsibilities
- workplace policies
Keywords
- remote work
- hybrid work
- fuel costs
- employer obligations
- workplace policies
Sponsors
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Icon Labour Consultants, Radio 702
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