HR Glossary
HR Glossary
Right to Disconnect
The right to disconnect protects employees from digital constant availability – legally enforced in several countries.
The right to disconnect protects employees from unlimited digital availability. Codified in France, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal; in Germany still mostly via collective agreements.
Why it matters
Studies link constant availability to burnout and dropping wellbeing.
Implementation
- Clear availability windows
- Email/Slack quiet hours
- Auto out-of-office
- Leadership role-modeling
Anchoring
In the works agreement or a dedicated availability policy.