UK workers on the right to switch off: ‘Uncompensated overtime should be illegal’

UK workers on the right to switch off: ‘Uncompensated overtime should be illegal’

Seven people share their views on plans to penalise bosses for contacting employees outside of hours

The UK government has promised to enshrine the “right to switch off” from work in law, penalising employers for contacting workers outside an agreed set of hours.

The policy, which is to be introduced as part of a new employment rights bill, could result in employers who repeatedly breach the agreement being forced to pay thousands in compensation at tribunals.

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