Dublin's Q102
By Hazel Nolan
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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, they can't be penalised for doing so, and colleagues shouldn't routinely email or phone them during that time.
It will be up to employers and employees to talk to discuss what normal working hours are defined as, depending on the occupation.