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In a move towards pre-pandemic norms, former President Trump has signed an executive order mandating that federal employees return to full-time, in-office work. This decision aims to restore traditional workplace dynamics and productivity.

Your Right to Disconnect From 26 August 2024, employees will formally be given the right to disconnect from all workplace communications outside of regular working hours. Introduced as part of the “Closing the Loop” reforms, the main driver behind the changes includes protecting the health and wellbeing of workers. https://buff.ly/4dvUGOh

We've heard all sides of the #workingfromhome / #remoteworking debate over the last few weeks, following the government announcement that it is considering widening remote working rules. In this article in The Guardian Simon Jenkins argues it is too early to legislate for more #remoteworking rights as the full impact is still not understood - and more time is needed to understand what this impact is for employees and employers. #wfh https://lnkd.in/effD9kmN

Have you heard about the “Right to Disconnect” bill? AB 2751 would require employers to establish a workplace policy that provides employees with the right to “disconnect” from communications from the employer during established non-working hours unless certain exceptions are met. If this bill is passed, violating employers could face consequences. What are your thoughts on this bill? #wageandhour #employmentlaw

Great insights from Phillip Wilson about what's likely to come at the NLRB. Despite the likely shift towards #employers, #companies would be wise to increase their investment now in #communicating and reinforcing what makes them a #BestPlaceToWork as #laborunions are unlikely to take the next four years off. And a #unionelection is still likely to go the #unions way.

Curious about how workers are responding to the return-to-office mandates? 👨💼 It’s more than just compliance – discover key insights into their behaviours, attitudes, and what it means for the future of work. Download our Flexible Work Report here: https://lnkd.in/g8aUrBCw #RandstadAU #WorkFromHome #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWork

Are you considering monitoring your employees’ office attendance? Our employment expert Audrey Williams explains what employers should consider before monitoring and tracking how often their staff come to work in the office. Read it here: https://ow.ly/QlP850TpNFH

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 ensures that employers protect workers' hearing from excessive noise in their workplace. It places a duty on employers to ensure that actual noise exposure levels meet the current exposure limits. Let us help you ensure you're compliant https://bit.ly/3vV8LnP #HealthAndSafety

Do you know about the new workplace right to disconnect? My colleague Maggie Feuerherdt has written this handy summary for all employers #fairwork #righttodisconnect #employmentlaw

Return to office mandates, either calling people back to the office full- or part-time, have shown mixed results. Meanwhile, the drive for workplace flexibility is increasing the popularity of non-traditional employment models. Read how this is impacting the workforce #GenZMillennialSurvey https://deloi.tt/4b5oxeq