(052) The Right to Disconnect and other updates

The HR Cartel Podcast

Tim dives into the complexities surrounding Australia's new "right to disconnect" law, which grants employees the right to refuse work-related contact outside of regular hours. Tim highlights the issues regarding the interplay between this law and existing offsetting clauses in employment contracts and explores the broader implications of recent industrial relations changes, the challenges of navigating these laws, and the importance of clear, updated workplace policies. He underscores the need for businesses to stay proactive, ensuring they’re not caught off guard by employee refusals that could disrupt operations.