Article 6JEAZ Right to disconnect from work laws a step closer as Labor agrees to deal, Greens say

Right to disconnect from work laws a step closer as Labor agrees to deal, Greens say

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Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
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Adam Bandt says changes to industrial relations bill mean when you clock off, you'll be able to switch off'

Labor's so-called closing loopholes" bill is a step closer to passing parliament after a deal with the Greens that includes a right to disconnect from work for employees.

On Wednesday the Greens announced the Albanese government had accepted the right to disconnect, which will prevent employees being punished for refusing to take unreasonable work calls or answer emails in their unpaid personal time.

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