'Right to disconnect' law explained

Soon, employees will have the legal right to ignore contact from their employer after hours. The “right to disconnect” law takes effect in August this year for employers other than small business operators.

SMEs will have a full year to prepare. Cheryl-Anne Laird, Partner of the HR and IR consulting division at Forvis Mazars, encourages employers to consult with their workforce, review contracts, develop policies, and clarify expectations regarding out-of-hours contact.

Published: 01/07/2024

Presenter:Cheryl-Anne Laird

Audio by Business Essentials Daily. For more Business Essentials Daily podcasts visit: https://bedaily.com.au/episodes/

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