On 30 April, the European Commission launched the first phase of consultation with the social partners with a view to potential European legislation on telework. In the document sent to the social partners, Brussels outlines the initial ideas for a European framework that could include, in addition to the right to disconnect, the coverage of costs and the prevention of health risks associated with teleworking.
Despite their commitment to reaching a European agreement and after more than a year of autonomous negotiations, the social partners failed to reach a common position on telework by the end of 2023. Consequently, as announced, the Commission is taking over the regulation of telework and the introduction of a right to disconnect. In a document sent to the social partners on 30 April, it asked them about the possibility of a draft directive. One of the avenues explored is the introduction of...
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Antoine Piel
Section Head at Mind HR