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5 September 2024

Right to Disconnect

‘Right to Disconnect’: New Law Enhances Work-Life Balance

The right to disconnect law came into force on the 26th of August 2024 through the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (for non-small business; for small businesses it’s 2025).[1] This provision tackles Australia’s widespread issue of employees working unpaid overtime and helps clarify the boundaries between professional and personal life.[2] …

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Casual employees and unfair dismissal

Casual Employees and Unfair Dismissal: Know Your Rights

Casual employees and unfair dismissal: Know Your Rights If you believe your dismissal was unfair, your eligibility to claim unfair dismissal depends on whether you are a casual or permanent employee Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), you must meet the minimum employment period to qualify. Casual employees may find this harder to prove, …

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