UK Labor Party Introduces 'Right to Switch Off'

The UK Labour government plans to introduce a 'right to switch off' for workers, allowing them to ignore work-related emails and calls outside office hours, refuse extra work on weekends, and during holidays. This initiative, part of the broader Plan to Make Work Pay, is spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and includes measures like banning exploitative contracts and ensuring sick pay from day one. Although not a law, the 'right to switch off' is expected to be recommended in business codes of practice, with TUC supporting it. The move aims to address work intensity and burnout issues, gaining significant public support with 69% in favor, and is part of Labour's efforts to reshape workplace culture and boost economic growth.