Yep. The internet and cellphones started it all. 24/7 connectivity and global teams.
I basically set boundaries. You can expect me to be available during business hours, I can push those boundaries earlier or later *infrequently*, or for brief periods. That said, DO NOT expect me to be available between 9pm and 7am.
I’m old enough to remember, when 5pm came and people weren’t in their office, next to their work phone (landline), the day was finished. That model doesn’t exist now.
That said, I don’t want regulation - it’s between me and my employer.
I don’t want regulation. But when the more powerful side regularly abuses that power, regulation is what happens. Whatever inconvenience this brings to companies they brought it on themselves.
Possibly, but employers don't have the right to substitute "servant" for "employee" and how does anyone know the employee wasn't coerced into saying that they want to conduct business 24/7?
The employer is gaining the upper hand so regulation may be necessary.