In the second consultation document sent to social partners at the end of July, the European Commission underlined the need for a text or framework on remote work and the right to disconnect. To improve workers' well-being, reduce absenteeism and harmonise national rules, it is moving towards formal recognition of a right to disconnect and minimum rules in the drafting of remote work agreements.
More than a year after the first round of consultation with social partners, the European Commission finally published on 25 July the consultation document for the second phase of legislative action on remote work and the right to disconnect. While the first round resulted in opposing views on the appropriateness of such policymaking, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed her intention to legislate in the mission letter addressed to Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills...
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Antoine Piel
Section Head at Mind HR