Workers now have the right to ignore work related calls and emails outside of working hours.
The Tanaiste has signed a new code of practice that gives people the right to disconnect form work.
As well as having the right to not respond to work-related calls or emails outside of working hours, workers also have a right to not be penalised for not responding.
Workers also have a duty to respect their colleagues right to disconnect.
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says the code is flexible and not just about the 9-5 job.
Employees who feel their rights are being breached will be able to take their employer to the Workplace Relations Commission.
The Government has also launched a public consultation on remote working with a view to giving workers the legal right to request to work from home.
