Workers To Be Given Legal Right To Ask To Work Remotely

It's one of the targets outlined in the state's first National Remote Work Strategy.

Employers who refuse to let employees to work from home will have to provide an explanation. 

Workers are to be given the right to request to work from home under the new National Remote Work Strategy. 

Staff will also given a legal right to disconnect, meaning they won't be obliged to take calls or answer emails outside of work hours.

Junior Business Minister, Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy says health and safety liability concerns from employers will also be addressed:

Managing Director of Futurewise Peter Cosgrove says technology will be a key factor in the success of the strategy:

CEO of Moate based Irish Rural Link Seamus Boland says it's an opportunity to end the emigration of young people from the midlands:

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