In a major win for work-life balance, the French Parliament has passed legislation requiring companies with over 50 employees to establish a “Right to Disconnect” policy. The law mandates that employers cannot expect workers to respond to emails or calls outside of official work hours.
The law is aimed at reducing burnout and improving mental health amid rising remote work culture. France becomes the first country in Europe to legislate digital boundaries so comprehensively.
Indian and Nepali IT unions have praised the move, suggesting that similar provisions be introduced in their fast-growing digital workforce sectors.
