Debate Intensifies Over Labour's 'Right to Switch Off' Policy

Labour's new policy on out-of-hours work contact sparks divergent views on productivity and work-life balance.

Labour's 'New Deal for Working People' includes the right to disconnect from work outside of office hours.
Critics argue the policy will harm productivity and impose rigid constraints on businesses.
Supporters believe it addresses modern work pressures and improves employee well-being.
A significant portion of the electorate supports the right to switch off, according to recent polls.
The policy reflects broader European trends in work-life balance legislation.