French: Top court reaffirms workers’ 'right to disconnect'

France's highest court upholds workers' right to disconnect outside work hours. Norway rules Air France's policy of not seating men next to unaccompanied children discriminatory

Key Points to Know: French court reaffirms workers' right not to respond to work communications outside working hours. Meanwhile a Norwegian tribunal rules against Air France's seating policy for unaccompanied minors.

Why This Matters: These very different rulings reinforce employee rights and highlight the need for careful consideration of workplace policies to avoid discrimination and respect work-life balance.

What Might Happen Next  Increased scrutiny of out-of-hours communication policies in France and potentially across the EU.

What You Should Be Doing: Review your policies on after-hours communication with employees. Assess any policies that differentiate between employees based on gender or other protected characteristics. Provide training to managers on respecting work-life balance and avoiding discriminatory practices.