Right to Disconnect

  • The Australian government is advancing a "Right to Disconnect" law to regulate employer contact with employees outside working hours, following the footsteps of France, Italy, and Belgium.
  • 'Right to Disconnect' addresses the blending of work and personal life due to modern technology, causing stress and burnout among workers.
  • Minister Tony Burke emphasized the need to alleviate the pressure on employees to constantly check emails during unpaid hours.
  • Part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill, 2023, it grants employees the right to reject employer communication outside working hours unless deemed unreasonable.
  • Australian Prime Minister ....
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