7 Countries Where Disturbing Employees After Work Is Illegal
By Jasreet Kaur11, Jul 2024 12:45 PMjagranjosh.com
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Several countries have implemented laws to protect employees from work-related communications during their off-hours. Tap to read about countries where disturbing emplyees after work is illegal.
France
Introduced the right to disconnect law in 2017, which allows employees to ignore work-related communications outside of working hours.
Germany
Some companies in Germany, like Volkswagen and Daimler, have policies that restrict emails after work hours.
Italy
Adopted similar legislation to France's right to disconnect, ensuring that employees are not obliged to engage in work communications after hours.
Spain
Enacted laws to protect employees from having to respond to work communications during their personal time.
Portugal
Passed a law in 2021 that prohibits employers from contacting employees outside of work hours, with exceptions for emergencies.
Belgium
As of 2022, Belgium introduced rules allowing employees to ignore work-related communications outside of regular working hours without fear of repercussions.