Bosses Beware: Jail Time for After-Hours Emails in Australia
work-life balance: a balance between the time you spend working and the time you spend doing things you enjoy
Australia has taken a big step towards legislating work-life balance. They have passed a new law called the Right To Disconnect. It prohibits companies from requiring their employees to reply to messages during their free time. Workers can now freely ignore work emails or calls when the work day is done! The law even includes possible jail time for bosses who continue to contact their employees during their off hours and punish them for not responding. However, these strict penalties are likely to be removed from the final law. While not everyone supports the new law, labor rights organizations are celebrating the potential reduction in unpaid overtime.
Sample sentences
1. John started working from home to improve his work-life balance, so he could spend more time with his family.
2. Many people move to smaller cities in search of better work-life balance.
3. Companies that promote work-life balance often have happier employees.