Can the Right to Disconnect Ever Work in America?

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At 10:24 p.m., while brushing his teeth, my husband’s phone pings.

It is not an emergency. No one is bleeding. No building is on fire. It is an email that begins with the words, "Just circling back."

In France, this would be illegal. Or at least deeply frowned upon. Since 2017, French workers at companies with more than 50 employees have had a legally protected right to disconnect. That means, employers cannot expect workers to answer emails or messages after hours. Similar policies exist across Europe, including Belgium, Greece and Spain. Meanwhile, in America, we are circling back at bedtime.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.