A "right to disconnect" rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. By August 2025, all Australian workers will have a limited right to disconnect from their workplace. This means that employees can ...

A “one-size-fits-all” workplace policy “limits the autonomy” of employers and HR pros, SHRM and Garden State Council-SHRM ...

I took work calls when I was in labor. Why every country needs Australia’s new right to disconnect law The law empowers Australian workers to decline calls or ignore emails from their bosses ...

We're answering phone calls, responding to emails — despite new "right to disconnect" laws — and thinking about work in our private time. "We [only] have so much human energy to expend for ...

This "right to disconnect" is part of a broader reform proposed by the federal government to protect workers' rights and restore work-life balance. Similar laws exist in France, Spain, and other ...

The new right to disconnect laws are not having the desired impact as most employers ignore them, while employees are afraid ...

The new right to disconnect laws are not having the desired impact as most employers ignore them, while employees are afraid to invoke their rights, a new report has found. A study by job site ...