Sixteen years of love and happiness between Teri and Michael Odoca started with an online chat message in a USC computer lab. (Photo/Courtesy of the Odoca Family)
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love stories â tell us yours!When he heard the soft chirp from his coworkerâs computer, Michael Odoca â05 recognized it immediately. Like practically every college student in 2004, he knew the unmistakable sound of a notification from AOL Instant Messenger. His coworker had stepped out for a break and must have left an AIM chat window open.
He peeked out of the corner of his eye and saw his name.
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Industrial lawyers say workers could be sacked if they refuse a request from their employer to return to the office once their workplace is deemed safe and the Victorian government relaxes restrictions on attendance.
A scheduled return of up to 50 per cent of private sector staff and 25 per cent of public sector employees this week was delayed after the emergence of the Black Rock coronavirus cluster.
CBD workers Naomi Lions and Teri Tran returned to their office on Tuesday, but would like to continue working from home part-time.
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The government is expected to confirm its updated recommendations on Thursday for an increased cap on workers in office buildings, to commence as soon as Monday.