Right to Disconnect: The One-Page Remote Work Shield Fair Work Act changes and the new Right to Disconnect are here (Aug 2024 for larger employers; Aug 2025 for small), raising the bar for flexible work, consultation, and home-office safety. Here’s how to turn compliance into an operational advantage with a simple, auditable approach. 1) What’s
From Perk to Policy: Your Flexible Work and Right‑to‑Disconnect Playbook Small businesses now carry clear legal duties on flexible work and after‑hours contact. Here’s a practical path to comply, protect client work, and keep your team engaged—without drowning in admin. 1) Why this matters now Flexible work has shifted from a culture choice to a
21 Days to Get It Right: Flexible Work Compliance for Small Firms When the Fair Work Act tightened rules on flexible work, small professional services firms had to move fast: genuinely consider requests (including for employees aged 55+), consult on options, and issue a written decision within 21 days—or face Fair Work Commission disputes. Here’s
Right to Disconnect: Your Remote Work Policy Upgrade by 26 Aug 2025 Professional services firms have a 2025 deadline: embed the Right to Disconnect and strengthen flexible work practices under the Fair Work Act—without losing delivery speed or client trust. Here’s a practical, story-led blueprint to get compliant, protect wellbeing, and lift performance. Introduction: The
Right to Disconnect: Your Small-Firm Compliance Playbook Australia’s Right to Disconnect is now in force. Here’s how small professional services firms can align remote work policies with Fair Work requirements—without losing productivity or clients. 1) The Day After-Hours Pings Became a Liability “It’s only a quick message,” Mia, an accounting partner, thought as she Slacked