Science Talks - The Right to Disconnect from Work in Portugal

The CIICESI Science Talk sessions aim to engage the community with science and improve science communication by showcasing the cutting-edge research conducted by CIICESI scientists. In the upcoming session, Susana Machado will present her work on 'The Right to Disconnect from Work in Portugal,' exploring the legal framework and societal impacts of balancing work and personal life in the digital age. The Right to Disconnect from Work in Portugal refers to recent legal developments that aim to protect workers' work-life balance by granting them the right to disconnect from professional tasks outside regular working hours. This law, enacted in 2021, is particularly relevant in a world where remote work has blurred the boundaries between personal and professional life. Susana Machado, in her discussion, will explore how this right supports sustainable work environments, while also addressing the challenges companies face in adapting to these regulations.