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Explainer: Can workers ignore work-related messages after office hours?

By Enyonam Haligah
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Explainer: Can workers ignore work-related messages after office hours?

Australia has recently implemented a new “right to disconnect” law, a significant development aimed at improving work-life balance for its citizens.

This law gives employees the freedom to ignore work-related communications after hours without the fear of repercussions from their employers.

The introduction of this law addresses concerns about the blurring lines between professional and personal time.

A survey conducted last year revealed that Australians worked an average of 281 hours of unpaid overtime annually, highlighting a widespread issue of overwork.

The law does not prohibit employers from reaching out to their employees after work hours. Instead, it allows employees to choose not to respond to these communications unless their refusal is considered unreasonable.

This legislative change follows similar regulations in over 20 countries, primarily in Europe and Latin America.

With the rising concerns about work-life balance globally, including in Ghana, there is growing interest in whether such a law could be beneficial.

The question now is whether Ghana should consider adopting a similar measure to ensure that employees can focus on their personal lives without the constant pressure of work-related demands.

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Enyonam Haligah is a writer with 3news.com. Follow him on X, @e-haligah and LinkedIn: Enyonam Haligah

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