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Australia has passed a new law granting employees the “right to disconnect” from work after hours. The new law does not prohibit companies from contacting employees after hours, but does provide rights for individuals who opt not to interact. “It’s really about trying to bring back some work-life balance and make sure that people aren’t racking up hours of unpaid overtime for checking emails and responding to things at a time when they’re not being paid,” said Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Sen. Murray Watt. The Australian Council of Trade Unions hailed the law: “More money in your pocket, more time with your loved ones, and more freedom to live your life — that’s what the right to disconnect is all about.” Australia has joined a growing list of countries that have enacted the right, including France, Spain, and Italy.
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