With soaring sick leaves with mental causes, the IG-Metall metalworkers' union once again called on Ursula von der Leyen, CDU Minister of Employment, to adapt the legal framework to new labor world issues/challenges and presented, on June 27, its own draft regulation on protection against psychosocial risks at work. The IG-Metall notably wants to force businesses to adopt clear regulations on the use of cell phones and computers outside of working hours. (Ref. 120431)
Fill in a legal gap. At a press conference, Hans-Jürgen Urban, member of the IG-Metall’s management, applauded Mrs. von der Leyen’s will to combat this increase in occupational stress and its consequence, professional burnout (see our dispatch No.
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