Source: European Parliament
As a follow-up to the European Parliament’s resolution of 21 January 2021 on the right to disconnect and telework, the Commission has launched a two-stage consultation of European social partners on workers’ right to disconnect and on telework, pursuant to Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.
The first stage of this consultation ended in June 2024 and the second stage is currently in preparation. In addition, and in line with the applicable rules on Better Regulation, it continues to pursue evidence gathering and analysis of potential EU action in these areas, including through a dedicated study.
The outcome of this study, as well as the consultations with social partners will feed into the Commission’s reflections on the next steps to address the challenges raised by an ‘always-on’ work culture and telework.
In order to address the challenges related to occupational safety and health, among others, in the context of telework, the Commission is currently also working on the review of the Workplace[1] and Display Screen Equipment[2] Directives.