Closing Loopholes: The Right to Disconnect

This module explores the concept of the "Right to Disconnect" and its implications in the modern workplace. It covers legal frameworks, workplace boundaries, communication strategies, and best practices for both employers and employees. The course aims to help participants understand and implement effective disconnect policies, manage workload expectations, and maintain a healthy work-life balance in the digital age. Units:

  1. Understanding the Right to Disconnect
    1. Legal Framework and Obligations
      1. Boundaries in the Digital Workplace
      2. Effective Communication After Hours
      3. Managing Expectations and Workload
      4. Technology and Work-Life Balance
      5. Mental Health and Disconnecting
      6. Implementing Disconnect Policies
      7. Resolving Disconnect Disputes
      8. Best Practices for Employers and Employees
      Key Topics Covered: Introduction of the Right to Disconnect in the Fair Work Act 2009 Employee rights regarding out-of-hours contact Factors determining reasonable and unreasonable contact Modern award variations and industry-specific terms Fair Work Commission's role in dispute resolution Implementation timeline for different business sizes Balancing employer needs and employee well-being Strategies for effective communication and expectation management Technology's impact on work-life balance Mental health considerations in the digital workplace Developing and implementing disconnect policies Best practices for both employers and employees By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the Right to Disconnect, its legal implications, and practical strategies for creating a healthier work environment that respects boundaries between work and personal time.

      What you will learn
      Learn to understand and implement the Right to Disconnect in modern workplaces
      Explore legal frameworks and obligations for both employers and employees
      Develop strategies for establishing healthy workplace boundaries
      Master effective after-hours communication protocols
      Understand how to balance technology use with work-life harmony
      Create and implement effective disconnect policies
      Address mental health considerations in the digital workplace
      Discover best practices for managing workload expectations and resolving disputes
      Curriculum

      What Are Boundaries in Modem Work?
      2:03
      Unit 1 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Legal Framework and Obligations
      2:08
      Unit 2 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Boundares in the Digital Workplace
      2:28
      Unit 3 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Effective Communication After Hours
      2:10
      Unit 4 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      How Much Work is Too Much?
      2:12
      Unit 5 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Technology and Work-Life Balance
      2:13
      Unit 6 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Mental Health and Disconnecting
      1:50
      Unit 7 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Implementing Disconnect Policies
      2:17
      Unit 8 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Resolving Disconnect Disputes
      2:00
      Unit 9 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Best Practices for Employers and Employees
      2:04
      Unit 10 Questionnaire
      2 Questions

      Conclusion
      2:07
      Price
      $45
      Duration
      23:38
      Units
      10
      Questionnaires
      10
      Certificate
      Yes
      Last Updated
      26 Jan 2025
      $45