Motion text
That this House welcomes new labour laws introduced in Portugal which prohibit employers (defined as companies of more than 10 workers) from contacting employees electronically outside working hours; notes that the new laws also ensure employees have a legal entitlement to remuneration for utility costs associated with home working; supports the protections and rights Portugal have introduced for those working remotely and its promotion of home working; further notes similar measures in other EU countries such as France, Italy, Slovakia and Spain in relation to a ‘right to disconnect’; and calls on the UK Government to introduce similar protections and rights in order to promote remote working and improve work-life balances.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
29 November 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 November 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 November 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
1 December 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
2 December 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
3 December 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.