Right to Disconnect - Small Businesses
- Michelle Gabauer
- Aug 27, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
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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