Right To Disconnect And Worker Well-Being A Comparative Analysis Across National Contexts

Abstract

An abstract is a concise summary of a research paper or an entire thesis and must be limited to a maximum of 250 words. It must be fully self-contained and make sense on its own.This comparative study examines the implementation and impact of right to disconnect legislation on worker well-being across seven European nations. Drawing on institutional theory and the job demands-resources model, the research analyzes how varying legislative frameworks from France's pioneering 2016 law to more recent implementations in Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Ireland shape work-life boundaries and employee outcomes. Utilizing mixed-methods comparative analysis, including policy document review, organizational case studies, and secondary data on burnout rates, job satisfaction, and work-life balance metrics, the study reveals significant cross-national variations in both policy design and effectiveness. Findings indicate that comprehensive legislation with clear enforcement mechanisms correlates with improved well-being indicators, though cultural factors and organizational compliance moderate these relationships. The research contributes to understanding how legal interventions can address technostress and digital overwork while highlighting the importance of contextual factors in policy success.