Right To Disconnect
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Experts say Ontario’s right to disconnect law too vague to help work life balanceAffected employers needed to have written policies in place by June 2. They have another 30 days after that to provide those to staff, so many workers are still waiting.CanadaJun 19, 2022
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Ontario’s right to disconnect act has kicked in. Experts say it’s good ‘in theory’Mental health experts say Ontario's right to disconnect policy sounds like a good idea, but it remains unclear how it will practically be applied in the workplace.CanadaJun 5, 2022
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Ontario law allowing employees to disconnect from technology after hours kicks inOntario's right to disconnect policy comes into effect today. Here's what you need to know:CanadaJun 2, 2022
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Ontario proposes to mandate disclosure of employee electronic surveillanceThe government is set to introduce a new piece of labour legislation this month that will include the proposed policy.CanadaFeb 24, 2022
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Queen’s University expert says pandemic blurred line between work and restAfter people switched from in person to remote working, a Queen's University expert says the pandemic made the push for employees to work constantly more evident.CanadaOct 27, 2021
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Pulling the plug on work: How COVID-19 could complicate a ‘right to disconnect’Countries around the world have been trying to figure out the right balance for years, and COVID-19 has pushed Canada to think harder.CanadaMay 28, 2021
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Working to death: Canadians need legal right to disconnect, experts sayExperts say a new study highlights the dangers associated with working long hours, and that change needs to come at a policy level.CanadaMay 17, 2021
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No email after work? Some companies give employees right to disconnect after hoursHave you ever been relaxing with friends and family over the weekend and suddenly receive an urgent e-mail from work? There is now a movement to allow employees the right to digitally disconnect.MoneyNov 23, 2016
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