Australian 'Right to Disconnect' Law

Australian employees now have a 'right to disconnect' allowing them to ignore their bosses outside work hours without fear of punishment.

Australia's 'Right to Disconnect' Law

Australia has introduced a 'right to disconnect' law, allowing employees to ignore work emails and calls outside work hours without being punished. The law aims to curb the intrusion of work into personal lives, which has increased due to digital technology and the Covid-19 pandemic.