Sep 13, 2023
The rise of flexible and remote working
arrangements has brought into sharp focus the need for employees to
effectively demarcate between home and work. If new rules
preventing employers from contacting workers outside of hours are
required, how should this be implemented?
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy
is joined by Adelaide Law School senior lecturer Dr Gabrielle
Golding to discuss the current climate surrounding flexibility, the
proliferation of mental health concerns for workers, the urgency of
addressing workplace issues for business owners and leaders, and
what Australia can learn from overseas jurisdictions.
Dr Golding also delves into the ways in which Australia could
introduce “right to disconnect” rules or laws, whether cultural
mindset shifts are needed, whether there is an appetite for such
changes in Australia right now, the dangers inherent in not taking
action, whether there is a place for individual responsibility in
driving change, and how workers could push for change.
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