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Right to disconnect law passes in Australia: workers may ignore after-hours messages

Rob Beschizza

Aug 26, 2024
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Aussies bothered their bosses at home can now rest assured they cannot be punished for ignoring such after-hours demands. Lawmakers there passed a "right to disconnect" bill designed to end the creep of work into home life—and an explosion of unpaid overtime.

Supporters say the law gives workers the confidence to stand up aga…

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