What steps should employers take to comply with the new the Right to Disconnect Law in Australia

Want the legal right to ignore your boss outside working hours? Well now you can. Millions of Australians will now be able to clock off from their work shifts without having to be available after hours.

The new Right to Disconnect Law recently came into effect and this means that employees will now have the right to ignore all work communications out of working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable.

This new law applies to all Australian businesses with over 15 employees.

Employers should take steps now to prepare for this new disconnection law and as an employer, you need to ensure that your managers and team understand the new laws. 

Do you need assistance with creating a policy to deal with the above? Contact our experienced employment lawyers to discuss this further and to understand how best to prepare your business.

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