01/05/2017

Could France's Email Law Happen in the United States?

An unprecedented law gives French employees the right to ignore emails sent during hours that they’re off the clock

An unprecedented law gives French employees the right to ignore emails sent during hours that they’re off the clock—relieving pressure on a major stress point of the modern workplace. The recent U.S. Labor Department overtime rule, currently the subject of a court battle, suggests that the issue could also be of concern for American offices, too.

French workers just received some major relief from a common issue on the work-life balance front.

This week, a new law took effect in the country that compels employers with more than 50 employees to limit outside-of-work emails.

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