Right to disconnect

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Australia's right to disconnect law enables employees to ignore work-related communications outside office hours, safeguarding personal time. In India, overworking is deeply ingrained in various sectors, and similar legislation has not advanced. The discussion centers on balancing economic growth with employee well-being and productivity.

Australia has introduced a 'right to disconnect' law to protect employees from after-hours work communications. The law addresses the intrusion of work into personal life due to digital technology, reinforcing boundaries between work and personal time.

Australian workers gained the right to ignore work-related contact outside designated hours under new legislation effective from Monday. Passed in February, the law allows employees to disconnect without repercussions unless deemed unreasonable. This move aligns with similar policies in parts of Europe. Opposition labeled the law as rushed but acknowledged exceptions based on role and contact reasons.

The right to disconnect Bill, introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule, is trying to give employees the right to not respond to employers’ calls, texts or emails after office hours. The idea is to help reduce work-related stress and strive for a better work-life balance. It will apply to companies with more than 10 employees. France, Spain, Germany follow similar policies.

California lawmakers are considering AB 2751, granting employees the right to disconnect from work after hours, aiming to establish work-life balance and prevent burnout. The bill may set a precedent for other US states.

Australia implemented a 'right to disconnect' law, allowing workers to ignore job-related communications outside regular hours. The regulation aims to protect personal time and promote work-life balance, effective from today. While it generally prohibits work communications after hours, exceptions are made for emergencies. The Fair Work Commission enforces the law, ensuring compliance with penalties for violations.

Australia plans to introduce laws allowing employees to ignore post-work calls/emails without penalty, aiming to protect workers' rights and restore work-life balance. Expert Mansi Poddar highlights the need for guidelines, company-level policies, and work-personal phone separation in India for employee protection and work-life balance.

A survey by Indeed reveals that over 90% of Indian employees are contacted outside work hours, leading to severe work-life balance challenges. With 79% fearing missed promotions for ignoring after-hours communication, experts urge 'right to disconnect' policies to mitigate burnout and stress.

Portugal is the latest in a list of countries trying to ensure that work doesn’t spill into personal time by banning work emails and texts after office hours

The death of a young CA in India, allegedly caused by overwhelming work pressure, has brought attention to toxic workplace environments and the need for better labour laws. The Union labour ministry is investigating the case, while discussions on work-life balance and appropriate working hours are gaining traction nationwide.

Reliance Infrastructure and Tata Power Company are locked in a tussle to win the power meters of over 28 lakh Mumbaikars.

Praveen Menon reports on the proposed laws in Australia that give workers the right to disconnect from work outside of working hours. The legislation has received mixed reactions, with Australians welcoming the idea while business leaders express concerns about its implementation. Christian Schmollinger edits the article.

The legislation was one of President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign pledges which critics say will do little to end classroom disruptions or cyberbullying. While schools in many countries have rules limiting mobile phone use France is one of the first nations to introduce a total ban, covering primary and junior high schools.