MP Melvin Yong recently spoke about proposals to protect employees from working after work hours. This would include answering calls and emails.
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Mr Yong stated that his is an issue and shared that Singapore should consider proposing a law which involves letting employees negotiate with their employers on answering work calls & emails outside of office hours.
Such a low would help Singaporeans have a work life balance and to reduce employee fatigue and burnout. He also shared that other countries such as Italy and Philippines have implemented similar laws.