Many employees fear that they will get passed up for opportunities or promotions if they choose to not respond to workplace communication outside of working hours. As there is currently little an employee can do to get support with right to disconnect laws, there is potential that employees can risk not being protected.
If your employer expects communication from you after working hours on a regular basis, so much so that your work responsibilities are increased, you may wish to consider speaking with an employment lawyer. At Soni Law Firm, we are committed to helping you understand and protect your rights as an employee. Let us help you make sense of the right to disconnect Ontario policy and protect your work-life balance.