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Exploring The Right to Disconnect on FIVEaa Breakfast

August 26, 2024
  • Natasha Hawker HR recruitment expert
    Founder and Managing Director

    Natasha is a leading HR expert, entrepreneur, author and sought-after media commentator for outlets such as Sunrise (Channel 7), ABC Radio and The Australian Financial Review. Natasha co-founded Employee Matters in 2011 to help Australian businesses achieve success through their people.

Natasha Hawker, Managing Director of Employee Matters, joined David Penberthy and Will Goodings on FIVEaa Breakfast to discuss the new "Right to Disconnect" legislation that takes effect today. Natasha highlighted the significant impact this law will have on organisations and their employees, from changing communication practices to understanding the ramifications of non-compliance. With fines of up to $18,000 for violations, it's crucial for companies to adapt quickly.

To learn more, listen to the full interview below:

Protect your business and ensure compliance with the newest Fair Work Act change. Speak with our team today to learn how Employee Matters can help you navigate these changes and safeguard your organisation.

About Natasha Hawker
Natasha Hawker is a highly experienced employee expert, speaker, author and entrepreneur. Her forte lies in understanding and communicating all aspects of HR, people management, and employment relations. With nearly three decades as a presenter, her reach extends internationally, sharing her knowledge with audiences in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, USA, France, India, and the UK.

About Employee Matters 
Founded by Natasha Hawker in 2011, Employee Matters offers businesses top-tier, in-house HR and recruitment expertise. Specialising in helping SMEs to become more profitable, grow, and build sustainable businesses, Employee Matters is Australia’s go-to resource for all employment issues and challenges. As a finalist in the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, Employee Matters continues to set the standard for excellence in HR services. https://www.employeematters.com.au/

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Australian Employee Relations Legislation Resource Hub

There is a significant amount of mandatory Employment Relations legislative change that impacts you and every other business in Australia now. Our resource hub is designed to help you understand these wide-ranging changes.

Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act

Access this concise Closing Loopholes Bill summary and guide detailing the proposed changes to the Fair Work Act, and the implications for employers:


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