

Teleworking, accelerated by the pandemic, has profoundly changed the way we work. However, it is often associated with hyperconnection , creating an imbalance between professional and private life.
Faced with these challenges, the right to disconnect , enshrined in the Labor Code, is essential to protect the health of workers and promote their well-being. But where are companies at? And what concrete solutions can guarantee this right, particularly when working remotely?
Since 2017, the right to disconnect has been enshrined in the French Labor Code (article L.2242-17). This right aims to guarantee employees rest periods and a healthy work-life balance.
In France, companies with more than 50 employees must:
💡 Please note: According to a survey conducted by Eurofound (2022), 44% of companies in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain have a policy on the right to disconnect
Teleworking amplifies the risks linked to hyperconnection:
Reported issues include:
👉 Note: These figures are significantly reduced in companies with a clear policy on the right to disconnect. For example, only 28% of employees in these companies report stress problems, compared to 38% in companies without a disconnection policy (source: Previsoft).
In France, the Labor Code requires respect for rest and vacation times. Although it is not illegal to send emails on weekends, companies must ensure that these practices do not interfere with the right to disconnect.
According to Eurofound, companies that implement a disconnection policy implement:
👉 Tip: Using teleworking equipment , such as that offered by Zenho , allows you to easily separate your professional and private lives .
According to Eurofound, only 27% of companies include training on time management and digital tools for their employees (source: Previsoft).
The right to disconnect is an essential lever to protect the health of employees and strengthen their well-being. However, a clear policy is not enough: it must be accompanied by concrete measures such as awareness, training, and appropriate tools.
In France, companies with more than 50 employees are required to negotiate agreements or implement a charter on the right to disconnect , in accordance with the Labor Code . However, smaller companies can also adopt policies to protect their employees from hyperconnection.
Teleworking blurs the boundaries between work and personal life, which encourages hyperconnection . Putting in place rules to respect the right to disconnect helps to better balance work and rest times, which are essential to the well-being and mental health of teleworkers.
Failure to respect the right to disconnect can lead to negative health effects: stress, anxiety, general fatigue, and even physical problems such as headaches or backaches. A well-implemented disconnection policy reduces these risks and improves work-life balance.
To better respect the right to disconnect when teleworking , it is recommended: