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Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication

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However, The Washington Post reports that the proposed legislation faces opposition from groups like the California Chamber of Commerce — which warns of potential legal complexities and questions the bill’s effectiveness in changing work arrangements and habits. If enacted, the 31 st state of the U.S.

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

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We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. We maintain a particular fascination with stress.

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Globally, there are variations in legal workweek lengths, with countries such as Mexico, India, and South Korea permitting longer than the typical 40-hour weeks.

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Members of European Parliament back charter to ‘revolutionise workplace wellbeing’

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Under the Charter, MEPs are calling to modernise Europe’s policy approach to workplace wellbeing by focusing on solutions across four themes: (1) life beyond work, (2) social connection, (3) privacy and trust, and (4) digital wellness.

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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This might include suggestions for exercise, diet, and sleep, as well as reminders to take breaks and practice stress-reducing techniques. As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, questions arise about who is legally responsible when an AI system makes an error or causes harm.

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