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Andrew Brown

Bosses won't be penalised for calling staff after hours

The government moved an amendment to strip penalties for employers under disconnect laws. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

No criminal penalties will apply to employers who breach incoming laws allowing employees the 'right to disconnect' from work.

Under the workplace reforms, bosses will not be able to force staff to answer phone calls or emails out of hours.

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