The right to disconnect is one of several changes that became law on 26 August.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Casual employment: Learn about updates to how casual work is defined, pathways to permanent employment, and the responsibilities of both employees and employers.
  • Right to disconnect: Employees will now have the right to refuse work-related contact outside their official hours, unless the refusal is deemed unreasonable. Note that this change will not apply to small businesses until August 26, 2025.
  • Independent contractor rules: Understand the changes for independent contractors, including the new definition of employment, unfair contract terms and minimum standards and protections for employee-like workers.

More details can be found here.

Updated information statements

The Fair Work Ombudsman has updated its information statements in line with the new laws.

Employers must give every new employee one or more information statement when they start work.

The Casual Employment Information Statement must now be provided at set times throughout a casual’s employment.

Download the updated statements here: