We have talked about the right to disconnect a number of times, comparing the progress of the rest of the world to the immobility of Italy, which is still far behind on the topic. Certainly driven by our biting criticisms, those at the top have finally woken up and perhaps – let’s underline perhaps – something is changing.
What is the right to disconnect?
As is easy to imagine, the right to disconnect is the sacrosanct right for the worker not to respond to emails, calls and other pains outside working hours. Even in Italy it seems that something is moving: the Senate is examining a bill, ddl Sensipromoted by Senator Filippo Sensi – precisely – of the Democratic Party. The bill is being examined by the Labor Commission of Palazzo Madama in its drafting session, and aims to protect the many workers – especially self-employed ones – who are unable to clearly separate work and off-work also due to continuous contacts from superiors . Since you answer “You don’t have to break my dick“It seems bad, so the right to disconnect comes to our aid. “The provision guarantees at least 12 hours break from the digital solicitations of the employer” says Filippo Sensi. And obviously it imposes a stop to out-of-hours communications: the worker has the right not to receive work-related communications (emails, messages, calls) outside of established working hours.
What if it comes into force?
If it happens that the rule finally comes into force, we speak of many yes 500 a 3K for all those companies that exceed the limits imposed. “Practically a sanction in the event that ‘digital harassment’ by the employer is proven towards employees harassed by constant warnings, warnings, beeps, WhatsApp, reminder emails” Sensi told Sole 24Ore.
Be careful though, they would currently only apply to company with more than 15 employeesalso including self-employed workers and professionals. The employer is obliged to provide electronic devices dedicated to professional communications, obviously also supporting their management costs. “It’s not about penalizing the world of work – Sensi continues to explain – but about finding a balance that improves the quality of life of workers”.
Let’s hope guys, also because up to now, in Italy, there was no serious law on the right to disconnect, but only a regulation dedicated to smart working through individual negotiations between employer and worker.
Oh, we’ll update you.
2025-01-16 18:06:00