BNN – How ‘right to disconnect’ affects Canadian businesses’ productivity

The federal Liberal government is examining “right-to-disconnect” legislation as it works to update labour standards for federally-regulated fields, which include transportation and telecommunications.

Should Canadian workers have the right to disconnect outside of working hours?

Chantel Goldsmith, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a Toronto Employment Lawyer, told BNN why employers should embrace the concept that is gaining more support around the world.