Global Trend of 'Right to Disconnect' Gains Momentum

New laws in Australia and proposed measures in the UK highlight growing efforts to protect workers from out-of-hours contact.

Australia's new law allows employees to ignore work communications outside office hours starting next week.
The UK's Labour government is drafting similar legislation to empower workers to disconnect after hours.
France, Germany, and Belgium already enforce strict 'right to disconnect' policies with significant penalties.
New Zealand lags behind, with minimal regulation on working hours and employer surveillance.
Research indicates constant connectivity harms mental health and productivity, prompting global legislative action.