It gives people the right to not answer calls or emails outside of working hours.
From today, people have the right to disconnect from work and not answer calls or emails outside of working hours.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has signed a new code of practice, which could lead to cases in the Workplace Relations Commission if it's broken.
People now have a right to not have to work outside of normal hours - and colleagues shouldn't routinely contact them at that time.
Peter Cosgrove, a future of work expert, says the new rules aren't necessary:
The Tánaiste has also started a consultation on proposed new laws giving people a right to request to work from home.
Leo Varadkar says as of today people have new rights:
Dr. Laura Bambrick from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions says the code is necessary particularly considering the shift to working from home:
The pandemic has changed the way we work forever.
That's according to Gary O'Keeffe from Crewit Resourcing in Portlaoise.
He says people working from home are in danger of burning-out:
Midlands Artists To Feature In New Wetlands Guide
Midlands Advocacy Service For Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Victim For Getting Justice
Laois Windfarm Developer Awarded 50% Of Legal Costs
Midlands Simon Calls On Government For Retrofit Funding
Midlands Charity Calls For State Support To Help Move People Off The Streets
Offaly Singer In Semi-Final Of Glór Tíre Tonight
Fáilte Ireland Urges Off Peak Holidays As Staycation Demand Grows
Ireland Plans Charter Evacuations As Middle East Conflict Escalates
Deaf Laois Couple Face €10k Hearing Aid Bill
Pfizer Opens Midlands Applications For Apprenticeship Programme
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour
BnM Unveils Eight Firms For 2026 Accelerate Green Programme
Westmeath County Council Urged To Buy Larger Homes For Families In Need
High Court Told Enoch Burke Transferred From Mountjoy Without Reason
Westmeath Community Launches ‘Feeling Safe Survey’
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Retired Taxi Driver Calls For Safer Roundabouts In Laois
Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation
Laois Psychotherapist Criticises ESRI Report On School Absences