Explainer: The "right to disconnect" for businesses and workers
A legal "right to disconnect" appears likely to pass into law, placing new rules on employers and workers about out-of-hours contact.
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A legal "right to disconnect" appears likely to pass into law, placing new rules on employers and workers about out-of-hours contact.
Bosses fear a new law preventing them from contacting workers too much after hours will open the door to vexatious claims – and the government is already hoping to make a big change.
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It's easier now for managers to contact workers any time - this has led to significant unpaid overtime and requires explicit protection, says this University of Sydney professor.
The Albanese government's latest industrial relations reforms tackle the issue of 'right to disconnect' in Australia.