---
title: "Draft a right-to-disconnect policy against Fair Work Act s.333M"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/draft-an-after-hours-contact-or-right-to-disconnect-policy-against-the-c/commonwealth"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A14-T1-R7-CTH"
practice_area: "Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["CTH"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Draft a right-to-disconnect policy against Fair Work Act s.333M

> Draft an after-hours contact policy from Fair Work Act s.333M and the client's systems, listing which employees appear covered and open questions on automated contact.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/draft-an-after-hours-contact-or-right-to-disconnect-policy-against-the-c/commonwealth  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)](https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Draft an after-hours contact policy from Fair Work Act s.333M and the client's systems, listing which employees appear covered and open questions on automated contact. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm commencement: 26 August 2024 (15+ employees); 26 August 2025 (small business employers) Remember adverse action for using the workplace right engages the s.361 reverse onus Check whether automated systems (after-hours scheduling, algorithmic rostering) generate contact Note disputes go to the FWC (s.333N) Note penalties (up to AUD 18,780 individuals, AUD 93,900 corporations) arise only on breach of an FWC order Check any enterprise agreement disconnect term |
| Written for | Commonwealth |
| Applies to | [Draft an after-hours contact or right-to-disconnect policy against the current rules](https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/draft-an-after-hours-contact-or-right-to-disconnect-policy-against-the-c.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and summarising source material. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Calculate operative dates independently from the current rule and actual triggering event. Check exceptions and record the verified deadline.
2. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
3. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
4. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
5. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*