No Emails After 6PM — France’s “Right to Disconnect”
French law protects workers’ evenings. Since 2017, companies with more than 50 employees must limit after-hours emails, allowing staff to unplug entirely. It’s not just a suggestion—it’s enforced by internal agreements and labor inspectors.
This rule aims to fight burnout and preserve personal time, especially as smartphones blur work-life boundaries. Some firms even shut down their email servers in the evening! For employees used to 24/7 Slack pings, France may feel like a workaholic’s detox retreat.
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