[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":3,"doc-seo-165864-105":53,"doc-detail-165864-en":126},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,14,19,24,29,34,39,44,49],{"id":8,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":11,"show_sort_weight":12,"slug":13},11,1,"Template","Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":15,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":16,"show_sort_weight":17,"slug":18},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":20,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":21,"show_sort_weight":22,"slug":23},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":25,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":26,"show_sort_weight":27,"slug":28},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":30,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":31,"show_sort_weight":32,"slug":33},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":35,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":36,"show_sort_weight":37,"slug":38},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":40,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":41,"show_sort_weight":42,"slug":43},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":45,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":46,"show_sort_weight":47,"slug":48},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":50,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":51,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":52},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":54,"data":55},"ok",{"site_id":56,"language":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"keywords":60,"description":61,"schema_data":62,"social_meta":119,"head_meta":121,"extra_data":123,"updated_unix":125},105,"en","the-right-to-disconnect-sample-policy-and-procedure","The Right to Disconnect - Sample Policy and Procedure","","A sample workplace policy establishing a clear framework for employees to disconnect from work-related communication outside normal working hours. It outlines the policy purpose under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), defines key expectations for both employees and managers, and addresses hybrid and flexible work contexts. The policy specifies when contact is permitted (e.g., emergency or genuine welfare matters), supports appropriate tools and allowances such as TOIL or on-call arrangements, and includes dispute resolution guidance while protecting wellbeing and performance evaluation.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":41,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/letters/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/the-right-to-disconnect-sample-policy-and-procedure/165864/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/the-right-to-disconnect-sample-policy-and-procedure/165864.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Ophelia","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","2026-09-19","2026-08-31",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":76},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"What is the purpose of the Right to Disconnect policy?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"The policy supports employees to exercise their Right to Disconnect at the end of normal working hours and helps balance work and life commitments. It also sets realistic expectations for exercising the right in hybrid and flexible work environments.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"Who does this policy apply to?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"It applies to all employees of the organisation, including full-time, part-time, and casual employees.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Are employees ever expected to respond outside normal working hours?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Yes, contact may be required in emergencies or genuine welfare matters. In those cases, employees are asked to respond when practicable to confirm receipt and wellbeing.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},165864,1788177923,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":40,"category_name":41,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":76,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":135,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":125,"read_time":79},7971461741311,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/74000253aff267980c6?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1779345379180704826","\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\nThe Right to Disconnect\nSample Policy and Procedure\n\u000f\n\u0003Table of Contents\n\u0013TOC \\o \"1-3\" \\h \\z \\u\u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524319\" \u0014The Right to Disconnect\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524319 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524320\" \u0014Purpose\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524320 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524321\" \u0014Scope\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524321 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524322\" \u0014Definitions\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524322 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524323\" \u0014Policy\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524323 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524324\" \u0014Requirements for Exercising the Right to Disconnect\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524324 \\h \u00146\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524325\" \u0014Manager’s Responsibilities\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524325 \\h \u00148\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524326\" \u0014Employee’s Responsibilities\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524326 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524327\" \u0014Employee wellbeing\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524327 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524328\" \u0014Further information on the Right to Disconnect\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524328 \\h \u001410\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc162524329\" \u0014Dispute resolution\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc162524329 \\h \u001410\u0015\u0015\n\u0015\u0004\nThe Right to Disconnect\n\u003Cinsert name of organisation> is committed to fostering a culture where all employees can exercise their Right to Disconnect outside of their Normal Working Hours to promote employee wellbeing.\nPurpose\nThe purpose of this policy is to support employees to exercise their Right to Disconnect at the end of their Normal Working Hours in accordance s 333M of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). This policy also forms part of the organisation’s approach to attracting and retaining employees by offering suitable working arrangements to help employees balance work and life commitments.\nThis policy is about empowering our managers and employees to exercise their Right to Disconnect and to generate realistic and practical expectations of how that right can be exercised in a hybrid and flexible working environment.\nThis policy is not contractual. It is not intended to override any enterprise agreement, or other workplace law (as amended or replaced). In the event of any inconsistency between this policy and an enterprise agreement, or workplace law (as amended or replaced), the latter will prevail.\nScope\nThis policy applies to all employees of \u003Cinsert name of organisation>, whether they work full-time, part-time, or on a casual basis.\nDefinitions\nPolicy\n\u003Cinsert name of organisation> believes that employees should be able to have dedicated time to focus on their personal life and wellbeing. It is committed to enabling its employees to exercise their Right to Disconnect, unless their Refusal of Contact is Unreasonable.\nFor example, employees may need to be contacted in the event of an Emergency, or Genuine Welfare Matter. In these cases, as a courtesy, and in accordance with \u003Cinsert name of organisation>’s duty of care owed to its employees, employees are asked to respond when practicable, even if via email or text, to confirm receipt of the message and so the organisation knows an employee is safe and well.\nRequirements for Exercising the Right to Disconnect\nEmployees are expected to work their Normal Working Hours (including Reasonable Additional Hours where applicable) as detailed in their respective employment contract. Outside of these hours, employees have the Right to Disconnect (e.g. from work-related emails, calls, texts, and meetings).\nThere may be times where, by mutual agreement, employees need to be available outside of their Normal Working Hours. This could include providing coverage during peak periods or being on-call to meet business requirements. In these cases, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), Overtime or an applicable On-call allowance may be applied, depending on the circumstances. These arrangements would be in writing and subject to organisational approval in advance.\nAccessibility and Communication\nAccessibility:\nEmployees must be contactable and available for communication with their manager, other relevant team members or clients during their Normal Working Hours.\nOu","cbCaij8gei7z7VB5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij8gei7z7VB5","docx",50641,10,"English","# Purpose\n# Scope\n# Definitions\n# Policy\n# Requirements for Exercising the Right to Disconnect\n## Accessibility and Communication\n# Manager’s Responsibilities\n# Employee’s Responsibilities\n## Employee wellbeing\n# Further information on the Right to Disconnect\n# Dispute resolution","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Right to Disconnect policy?\",\"answer\":\"The policy supports employees to exercise their Right to Disconnect at the end of normal working hours and helps balance work and life commitments. It also sets realistic expectations for exercising the right in hybrid and flexible work environments.\"},{\"question\":\"Who does this policy apply to?\",\"answer\":\"It applies to all employees of the organisation, including full-time, part-time, and casual employees.\"},{\"question\":\"Are employees ever expected to respond outside normal working hours?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, contact may be required in emergencies or genuine welfare matters. In those cases, employees are asked to respond when practicable to confirm receipt and wellbeing.\"}]","The Right to Disconnect - Sample Policy and Procedure | DOCX"]