3 Right to Disconnect dilemmas and how to respond

More than a year after the Right to Disconnect took effect, many workplaces are still testing its limits, with two test cases currently under consideration. Employment lawyers respond to hypothetical dilemmas involving the right, from late-night shift updates to collaboration across time zones.

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of right to disconnect

The first public test of the right to disconnect legislation is drawing close attention from business leaders – particularly with small businesses set to come under the new rules from August 2025.

Over half of employers say the right to disconnect has improved engagement and productivity

A new report has shed light on the impact of recent legislative changes on Australian workplaces, including the right to disconnect. How are the changes being received, and where are employers seeing the biggest gains?

6 Australian employment law trends to stay across in 2025

After two years of significant legislative changes, 2025 will likely be about putting these changes into practice and ensuring compliance. An employment lawyer shares what HR practitioners need to prioritise.

HRM’s top 10 most popular articles of 2024

From some legislative significant changes and FWC rulings to practical guidance around support people, culture challenges and managing change fatigue, here’s what got you clicking in 2024.

Australian employees are working almost five weeks of unpaid overtime per year, finds report

One in three employees say their employers expect or encourage them to perform unpaid work, according to new research. With the Right to Disconnect in full force, how can HR address these findings and contribute to more sustainable work cultures?

HR dilemma: Employees have mixed reactions to the Right to Disconnect

Three AHRI members explain how they would respond to a complicated situation arising from the new Right to Disconnect legislation.

How to communicate with clients about the Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect allows employees to refuse contact not only from their employer, but also from external third parties. How can HR balance the new legislation with meeting customer and client needs?

3 ways to ensure compliance with the Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect has now officially come into effect. To help ensure organisations maintain compliance with the new legislation, the government has released guidance for employers.

Busting 4 myths about the Right to Disconnect legislation

With the Right to Disconnect legislation set to be implemented in just a few months’ time, an expert on the matter clears up some common misconceptions about what the changes mean for businesses.