Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Australia has introduced new legislation granting workers the legal right to disconnect from work-related communications after hours. The law, part of a broader labor reform package, allows employees to ignore emails and phone calls from their bosses outside of work hours unless deemed "unreasonable." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that workers should not be penalized for being unavailable after hours. This move follows similar laws in countries like France and Germany and aims to address the growing culture of overwork in Australia. Violations could lead to fines of up to AUD 93,900 ($63,805).
