Why Australia's 'Right to Disconnect' Law Is Spreading Globally

Australia's right-to-disconnect law gives employees the legal right to ignore work communications outside hours. France, Belgium, and several other countries have similar laws. The law responds to always-on digital culture where Slack/email/Teams blur work-life boundaries. Enforcement challenges but sends a strong cultural signal. Companies implementing 'core hours' and communication policies proactively. The trend is likely to reach the US and Asia as burnout costs become undeniable.