Luxembourg: sanctions for non-compliance with the right to disconnect to take effect

The news. As of 4 July 2026, employers in Luxembourg who fail to comply with their employees’ right to disconnect will be exposed to financial penalties, as provided for under the Law of 28 June 2023. The Labour and Mines Inspectorate (ITM) may impose administrative fines ranging from €251 to €25,000, depending on the seriousness of the infringement.

The context. The right to disconnect was incorporated into the Luxembourg Labour Code through legislation adopted in 2023. While the law provides f