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Right to Disconnect - Small Businesses

Updated: Jan 13


From 26 August 2025, the Right to Disconnect laws will apply to small business employers.


These changes give employees the right to refuse unreasonable work-related contact outside their normal hours. This guide explains what the Right to Disconnect means, how “reasonable contact” is assessed, and the practical steps small businesses should take to prepare.



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