Perspectives Regarding the Reconfiguration of Rest Time in Current Romanian Law. The Right to Disconnect
Perspectives Regarding the Reconfiguration of Rest Time in Current Romanian Law. The Right to Disconnect

Author(s): Andrei-Radu Dincă
Subject(s): National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Law on Economics, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: ADJURIS – International Academic Publisher
Keywords: right to disconnect; rest time; remote work; telework; work flexibility;
Summary/Abstract: The digitization of activities became a constant sign of social evolution in recent decades. More and more professions allow the option to work remotely through information technology, resulting in exceptional flexibility in the way work is carried out for professionals in multiple fields. What seems like a flexible work schedule can turn into a permanent work schedule, and the assessment of its impact on employees can be determined by quantifying the high number of people who have complained of professional burnout in the last period. The purpose of this paper is to identify a viable legal mechanism for protecting workers against the possibility of carrying out a long activity, exceeding the maximum working time regulated by law. Finally, the author formulates a de lege ferenda proposal regarding the need to regulate the right to disconnect in Romanian legislation.

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