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The Right to Disconnect In SA: What Employers Need To Know - Kaya Biz

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Guest - Leila Moosa, senior associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The global movement to give workers the “right to disconnect” from employer communication outside of working hours is gaining momentum, with Australia the latest country to adopt such laws. While South Africa has no immediate plans to follow suit, legal experts say businesses cannot afford to ignore the trend.
10 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business

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