Right to Disconnect for Employees (AU)

Modern technology has made it much easier for workers to work remotely and flexibly. However, this can mean employees and employers blur the line between work and personal life.

Under the Fair Work Act, employees now have the right to disconnect, including refusing to monitor, read, or respond to contact (or attempted contact) from an employer or third party outside of working hours, unless that refusal is unreasonable. But what is an unreasonable refusal? This course is for employees who are not managers or leaders. It describes the law, its benefits, and what the right to disconnect means for employees and their employer.