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Australia’s Bold Move: Workers Can Now Say No After Hours
Sydney: On Monday, Australia officially enacted legislation granting millions of workers the right to “disconnect” from work-related communications outside of regular hours. This law allows employees to refuse to monitor or respond to employer contacts after work, except in cases deemed “unreasonable.” Similar to regulations in parts of Europe and Latin America, the legislation aims to help workers regain a…
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Australia Grants Workers the Right to “Disconnect” Outside Work Hours
Key highlights: “Right to disconnect” protects workers from unreasonable after-hours contact. Bill inspired by similar laws in Europe. Employers face fines for breaching the right. Additional measures address temporary worker rights and minimum standards. Parliament set to introduce the bill this week. Sydney, Australia: Australian workers are soon to be granted the right to switch off after hours, with legislation…
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