Laptops and smartphones allow us to do work efficiently, but what they have also done is blur the line between work and home life. We carry our phones everywhere, and it’s created a “forever on” culture that leaves little time to disconnect and reboot. That’s why France has passed a law that guarantees workers the right disconnect from technology when they leave the office at night. Unfortunately for those who live in France, there is not much you can do to secure the right to ignore your email. You can, however, draw limits with your work. Here’s how to do just that.
French law requires companies to grant employees “right to disconnect” at night
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