Kevin O’Leary, widely recognized as one of the most notable judges on Shark Tank, is renowned for his blunt and straightforward demeanor. Known as Mr. Wonderful, the venture capitalist has a reputation for his direct approach and has even criticized public figures like Kamala Harris, for her $25k housing plan.
Now, O’Leary is criticizing a new law that allows employees to disconnect from work communications outside of office hours completely. In a recent interview, he elaborated on his objections and revealed that, in such cases, he would not hesitate to fire an employee who missed his calls.
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Blasts New Disconnect Law
Australia recently joined countries like France, Spain, and Belgium by introducing a “right to disconnect” law. This law, which took effect on August 26, allows workers to step away from job-related communications once they’re off the clock, helping to preserve personal time. While many workers in Australia welcomed the new law, not everyone is happy about it.
Businessman and Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary is one vocal critic. He expressed his frustration during a recent interview with Fox News via Yahoo! and added:
This kind of stuff just makes me crazy. It’s so dumb. Who dreams this crap up is my question. And why would anybody propose such a stupid idea?
O’Leary prioritizes smooth business operations at all times and worries that the law could hinder employers from reaching their employees during emergencies. In his view, delays caused by the inability to contact employees immediately could have serious consequences. He even admitted that if an employee ignored his calls outside of work hours, he would fire them.
Although the U.S. doesn’t have federal laws granting the “right to disconnect,” there has been an effort to introduce similar legislation in California. Assembly Bill 2751 aimed to give employees the right to disconnect from employer communications during non-working hours.
However, the bill was put on hold for the 2024 legislative session, delaying any immediate changes in the U.S.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Urges Couples to Keep Finances Separate
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, famously known as Mr. Wonderful, has a strong stance on finances in marriage. In a recent Fox News interview via Instagram, O’Leary emphasized that keeping financial accounts separate is the best approach, regardless of how committed you feel.
He argues that even though sharing bank accounts might seem like a sign of dedication, maintaining individual finances is wiser. He added:
What I tell everybody to do in a relationship is have your own account, your own credit card. Never merge your finances together. So many marriages dissolve, not because of infidelity, because of financial stress.
Kevin O’Leary insists that couples should keep their finances separate, even if they’re madly in love. He further emphasizes that maintaining separate accounts helps preserve individual financial independence and avoids future issues if the relationship ends.
Further, personal credit histories should remain distinct, no matter how strong the emotional connection.
