The UK government believes its proposed 'right to shut down' will bring crucial economic and productivity benefits to the country, while improving workers' wellbeing.
YOU 'can win thousands' with Labour's 'right to shut down policy' helpful for 'work-life balance'
The new rules would essentially give workers the legal right to ignore messages from their boss when they are sent outside normal working hours.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labor party proposed the move before winning the general election in July, and a Downing Street spokesman suggested this week that the government will press ahead with the plans, highlighting concerns about work-life balance.
"This is about making sure people have some time to rest," the Prime Minister's Deputy Spokesperson said.
