The U.K. is considering joining a host of other European countries in making it more costly for restless employers to contact their employees after the working day ends.

The country’s fresh-faced Labour government is drafting legislation that would outlaw late-night WhatsApps, emails, and Slacks and potentially fine dissenting bosses heftily.

While commonplace across Europe, legislation giving workers a “right to disconnect” has lagged behind in the U.K., but now might become more European if reported changes to work culture are implemented.

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    2 months ago

    In my workplace we mostly communicate through mail and Teams, and I block notifications out of work hours.

    It works wonders in terms of not thinking about work outside of work.

    I know that not everyone are as fortunate as me to be able to do such a thing, which is why legislation is most welcome.