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The new laws trying to kill after-work emails
Dec 11, 2024
Emily Dickens, Head of Government Affairs for the Society of Human Resource Management, discusses the rising trend of 'right to disconnect' laws aimed at curbing after-work communications. She argues that such regulations may interfere with how businesses define work-life balance. The conversation highlights the ongoing debate over government involvement in workplace culture, advocating for better communication and support systems to enhance employee well-being. Dickens emphasizes the importance of maintaining flexibility in the tech-driven workplace.
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- Right-to-disconnect laws aim to restore work-life boundaries but face challenges due to diverse job requirements across different sectors.
- Effective management communication and technology can mitigate after-hours work pressure without needing government intervention in employee rights.
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The Right to Disconnect Legislation
Certain countries have enacted right-to-disconnect laws that allow employees to legally ignore work communications outside of designated working hours. Recently, Australia passed such legislation, which can impose fines on companies that fail to comply. Similar bills are being considered in the U.S., particularly in states like California and New Jersey, as a response to the evolving work-life balance concerns heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws aim to restore boundaries between professional and personal time, though their effectiveness and practicality remain subjects of debate among workforce experts.
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