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You there, make sure you go home on time today

by Josh Fear
Work Issues — November 30, 2011

Today is national Go Home on Time Day, the one day of the year that you can work the hours you are paid for and no more – without feeling guilty. Since The Australia Institute first declared Go Home on Time Day in 2009, hundreds of thousands of workers have taken part. That working your…

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No rest for workers with smartphones

by Eloise Cataudella
Work Issues — September 1, 2010

When does work time end and personal time begin? Technology is making this question harder to answer. As workers are becoming increasingly plugged in to smartphones, more employers are expecting them to be available after-hours to respond to emails, put out fires or simply to be on call. Which works out well for your boss….

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