Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen?

From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s changing, what this law means for workers and employers, and what the TDA audience told us they think about the right to disconnect.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler
Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Ever been out with mates after work when your manager’s number flashes up on your phone screen?
From today, you can now legally refuse a call or text from your boss once you’ve clocked off. The laws were developed over concerns about modern workplaces and smartphones invading personal lives.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at what’s changing, what this law means for workers and employers, and what the TDA audience told us they think about the right to disconnect.
Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara Seidler Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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This is a daily news podcast for young people in Australia. Join The Daily Aus team every weekday morning as we cover the news in your language. We’re a newsroom of young journalists, delivering news for young people.
TDA is completely independent. We are not owned by any larger media company.

This is a daily news podcast that breaks down issues important to young people in Australia.

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The legal right to ignore your boss begins today

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