UK might follow Europe in fining employers who message staff after-hours

The Times reported that the government may force employers to introduce “right to switch off” policies, legally requiring them to agree to workplace boundaries with their employees. — The New York Times

The UK is considering joining a host of other European countries in making it more costly for restless employers to contact their employees after the working day ends.

The country’s fresh-faced Labour government is drafting legislation that would outlaw late-night WhatsApps, emails, and Slacks and potentially fine dissenting bosses heftily.