The "right to disconnect" is the right to ignore communications from colleagues while you're off the clock, without fear of reprisal. Crucially, it doesn't ban employers from trying to contact their employees - it just means you don't have to pick up the phone when they do, assuming you have a valid reason.
Today is a historic day for working people," said Michele O'Neil, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. This legislation represents a significant victory for workers who have been advocating for better work-life balance in an increasingly connected world.
Employers, meanwhile, are so far less than enamored, with an Australian Industry Group statement declaring "the right to disconnect laws are rushed, poorly thought out, and could hinder productivity and business operations, especially in a flexible working environment."
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