Australia's new law, the 'right to disconnect.'

澳大利亚新法律,“断开连接的权利”。

Round Table China

2024-09-03

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A new labor law in Australia allows employees the right to ignore their bosses' text or call if it falls outside of office hours. What are the implications? / From limitations to liberation, everyday inventions that were designed for people with disability (19:34). On the show: Niu Honglin & Li Yi Steve Hatherly
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is round table.

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  • I'm Nihon, joined by Steve and Li Yi.

  • Coming up, you've had a long day at work, finally settled in at home, when suddenly, ding.

  • A message from your boss lights up on your phone, the tension returns and your relaxing evening is put on hold or ruined at all.

  • But what if that late night ping is just another notification you can ignore?

  • Cute.

  • Free.

  • If youve been indulged with the right to disconnect by law, will you have a better work life balance?

  • And did you know that some of the everyday gadgets we rely on, like keyboards and electronic toothbrushes, were originally designed for people with disabilities?

  • Join us as we uncover the surprising origins of these inventions and how theyve transformed from specialized tools to essentials for everyone.

  • But now, in todays increasingly connected world, the boundary between work and personal life has become blurred, even leading to burnout and stress.

  • Well, a new law in Australia has employees jumping for joy.

  • Thanks to the right to disconnect rule, Aussie workers are no longer required to reply their bosses messages after working hours.

  • What are the implementations of this law?

  • What are some implications?

  • What's the impact on productivity?

  • Are we witnessing a broader trend of protecting workers rights in the digital age?

  • You want to hear my impression of every employee in Australia right now?