Kevin O'Leary, a prominent businessman and TV personality, has criticized Australia's new 'right to disconnect' law, which allows employees to ignore after-hours work communications without fear of retaliation. He expressed his disapproval during a Fox News interview, questioning the practicality of the law, particularly in emergency situations. O'Leary claimed that he would fire any employee who chose to go 'silent mode' during critical moments, deeming the policy 'nonsense' and 'dumb.' Australia's employment minister, Murray Watt, clarified that the law allows for exceptions in emergencies and focuses on trivial requests. Similar laws have been enacted in countries like France and Belgium, aiming to protect workers' personal time. O'Leary's views highlight a tension between workplace flexibility and employer expectations.