News.com.au: Bosses Warned Over New Right To Disconnect Law As ‘Critical Questions’ Raised

“Given the risk of adverse action claims and significant penalties for noncompliance, employers should be wary not to use the right to disconnect as an excuse to limit employees’ career progression.”
 
In a recent News.com.au article, Hicksons’ Senior Associate, Helen Sexton discusses the new right to disconnect laws, answers questions around the possible impacts on career progression, and how employers can proactively address these changes.
 
“Communicate upfront with employees, including in their job description, about working hours and organisational culture, and ensure that employees who are required to remain contactable outside work hours are appropriately compensated.”
 
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Article authored by Ally Foster, on September 10, 2024.

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