A new law has come into effect in Australia, allowing employees to ignore communication after working hours without fear of being punished by their bosses.

According to BBC News, it offers some relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work.

A survey published last year estimated that Australians worked on average 281 hours of unpaid overtime annually.

The new law does not ban employers from contacting workers after hours but gives them the right not to reply unless their refusal is deemed unreasonable.