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Australia is introducing legislation granting workers the right to refuse unreasonable demands from bosses outside work hours. This "right to disconnect" aims to ensure a better work-life balance and prevent unpaid overtime. The move aligns with international standards but faces criticism for potentially impacting flexibility and competitiveness.    #Australia #RighttoDisconnect #AnthonyAlbanese #LabourParty #Torys #Australianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

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00:00 Australia is on the brink of enacting a new legislation that will offer workers the right

00:07 to reject unreasonable demands from their bosses during the non-working hours, ensuring

00:13 a better work-life balance.

00:15 The proposed law, part of a broader industrial relations bill, aims to safeguard employees'

00:20 rights and prevent exploitation of any employee.

00:24 Similar laws granting the right to disconnect are already available in place in France,

00:28 Spain and other European Union nations.

00:31 This move underscores Australia's commitment to align its labour laws with international

00:36 standards.

00:37 Australia's Employment Minister Tony Burke, representing the ruling Labour Party, highlighted

00:42 that a majority of senators have expressed support for the legislation.

00:46 The provision seeks to protect the workers from unpaid overtime by enabling them to disengage

00:51 from work-related communication outside the designated working hours.

00:56 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphasised the importance of ensuring that employees

01:00 are not obligated to be constantly available beyond their paid working hours.

01:04 This initiative aims to address the imbalance between work and personal time, promoting

01:08 employee well-being and productivity.

01:11 The comprehensive bill also includes the measure to facilitate the transition from temporary

01:15 to permanent employment and establish minimum standards for temporary workers and truck

01:20 divers.

01:21 However, some critics, including politicians, employer groups and corporate leaders, argue

01:26 that the right to disconnect provision may hinder the flexibility in working arrangements

01:30 and adversely affect competitiveness.

01:32 Whereas, on the other hand, the left-wing Greens Party, which championed the right to

01:36 disconnect, views the impending legislation as a significant victory.

01:40 Greens leader Adam Bandt has highlighted the prevalence of unpaid overtime in Australia

01:46 amounting to billions of dollars in lost wages annually.

01:49 He emphasised that this time rightfully belongs to the workers, not their employers.

01:53 Now, as Australia moves closer to implement the right to disconnect, the debate surrounding

01:58 the work-life balance and employee rights continues across the world.

02:02 This legislation reflects the evolving societal attitudes toward work, emphasising the need

02:06 to establish boundaries and protect workers' personal time in an increasingly connected

02:11 world.

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