‘Availability allowances’ could be next in disconnect debate
Business has raised concerns that the right will have its biggest effect indirectly through contracts and legal action for damages.
Labor’s new right to disconnect could lead to a rise of employment lawsuits and union claims for “availability allowances” in bargaining, employers and lawyers fear.
Business has raised concerns that the right, which passed the Senate on Thursday and comes into effect for most businesses in six months, will have its biggest effect indirectly through contracts and legal action for damages.
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