In today’s ultra-connected world, many companies expect their employees to be reachable 24 hours a day. The mere expectation is enough to increase strain for employees and their families, according to a new study. That’s why it’s refreshing to see that a growing number of countries and companies are endorsing “right to disconnect” laws, which make it so that employees aren’t obligated to respond after certain hours. Here are some of the places where these laws are being endorsed.
New laws are helping employees recreate a boundary between work and home
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