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Right to Disconnect (Australia)
The right to disconnect provisions, inserted into the Fair Work Act 2009 by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, give employees a workplace right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employer (or third parties) outside of their working hours, unless the refusal is unreasonable.
Domains
Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Dispute Resolution (Section 333N)
Reasonableness Assessment
Employee Rights (Section 333M)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Right to Disconnect?
The right to disconnect provisions, inserted into the Fair Work Act 2009 by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, give employees a workplace right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employer (or third parties) outside of their working hours, unless the refusal is unreasonable.
How many controls does Right to Disconnect have?
Right to Disconnect contains 12 controls organized across 4 domains.
Where does Right to Disconnect apply?
Right to Disconnect is applicable in Australia. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
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