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PODCAST · 24 AUGUST 2023

Which Countries Offer A ‘Right To Disconnect'? (Podcast)

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The pandemic provoked the governments of many countries to think seriously about the mental health of employees, particularly those working remotely – and the trend is continuing.

ItalyEmployment and HR
Stefano De Luca Tamajo (Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo)
Stefano De Luca Tamajo (Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo)

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The pandemic provoked the governments of many countries to think seriously about the mental health of employees, particularly those working remotely – and the trend is continuing. In this episode, we talk to Stefano de Luca Tamajo from our Italian firm about a survey we have just completed on how disconnection rights are developing and what kind of rules are being put in place.

Discover our 'right to disconnect' map ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠

If you'd like to contact Stefano de Luca Tamajo, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for his details. Our host, Deborah Ishihara, can be found ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ .

Talking Work is a podcast by Ius Laboris, the leading legal alliance in employment law – www.iuslaboris.com 

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