France makes work beyond 6 p.m. illegal | Lifestyle.INQ

OCTOBER 27, 2022

MANILA, Philippines – The French may soon enjoy their life after work due to a labor agreement that makes working beyond 6 p.m. illegal.

The “Daily Guardian” reported that a labor agreement was passed in France that will require employees to switch off their smart phones or computers by 6 p.m.

This means that it would be illegal for employers to compel their staff to work beyond 6 p.m., the report said.

The deal is set to affect a million employees in the technology and consultancy sectors, the Guardian reported.

Meanwhile, the “New Daily,” quoting French media, said millions of employees in the consulting and technology industry would have a “duty to disconnect” from their communication devices.

The New Daily, however, said the agreement did not mention the specific time for the ban.

The country was the first to legislate a 35-hour work week in 1999.

 

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