🚨 Australia Introduces Right to Disconnect 📵

(Source: BBC News)

As of August 2024, Australians now have the right to disconnect from work after hours without fear of punishment! This new law empowers employees to ignore after-hours communications, promoting better work-life balance and reducing burnout.

🔑 Key Points:

 • The law doesn’t ban employers from contacting workers but allows employees to choose not to respond unless it’s unreasonable.

 • With 281 hours of unpaid overtime reported annually, this new rule offers relief to overworked Australians.

 • Countries like France and Spain already have similar regulations, highlighting a global shift toward protecting employee well-being.

 • Experts suggest that a rested workforce leads to fewer sick days and increased productivity, benefiting both employees and businesses.

This is a major step forward for workplace culture, encouraging a healthier balance between work and personal life! 🌱

👉 More here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y32g7203vo#:~:text=A%20%22right%20to%20disconnect%22%20rule,being%20punished%20by%20their%20bosses.