A Law Without a Cause? Experts Question the Need for the ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work

So-called “right to disconnect” laws are in place across the nation, but will they make a difference to how workplaces and employees operate? In a nutshell, the legislation allows employees the right to ignore interaction from their employee, or a third party, outside of their work hours unless there is an exceptional circumstance. The legislation itself is open to interpretation. According to the Fair Work Commission, the nature of the contact, the current work agreement, and the employee’s role and circumstances, are just a few factors that come into play in determining if switching off is suitable. Meaning this is not a hard-and-fast rule, but more a guideline that seems to push a conversation on what is and isn’t acceptable in the workplace....