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Section : Right to disconnect
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk discusses the upcoming 'right to disconnect' provision under the Fair Work Act, which will take effect for eligible small business employees on 26 August 2025, allowing them to refuse work-related contact outside of their hours. It also notes that non-small business employees have had this right since 26 August 2024, emphasizing the importance of setting expectations around out-of-hours communication in the workplace. This information is part of a broader guide aimed at helping small business owners understand their legal obligations and implement best practices in employment and workplace management.
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From 26 August 2025, eligible small business employees will have a 'right to disconnect' under the FW Act. This means employees will have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact (or attempted contact) outside their working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable. This includes contact (or attempted contact) from an employer or a third party. For non-small business employers and their employees, the right to disconnect provisions applied from 26 August 2024. Employers and employees are encouraged to discuss contact out of hours and set expectations that suit the workplace and the employee's role. For more information about the right to disconnect visit fairwork.gov.au/right-to-disconnect
- What is the 'right to disconnect' as defined under the FW Act?
- When will the right to disconnect take effect for eligible small business employees?
- What are employees allowed to refuse regarding contact outside of working hours?
- How does the right to disconnect differ for small business employees compared to non-small business employees?
- What should employers and employees do regarding out-of-hours contact?
- Why is it important for employers and employees to discuss expectations about contact outside of working hours?
- What is the website provided for more information about the right to disconnect?
- What implications might the right to disconnect have on workplace communication culture?
- Can employees be required to respond to contact outside of working hours under any circumstances?
- What might be considered 'unreasonable' contact outside of working hours?