According to Spanish media, the new decision falls under what is known as the “right to digital disconnection,” which aims to ensure that employees get their personal time away from work pressure and promote work-life balance. This law comes after increasing complaints from employees about the lack of separation between work and private life, especially with the spread of remote work.
According to the “Mundo Deportivo” website, although some companies still do not implement clear policies, this right is legally protected. If your boss repeatedly tries to contact you about work-related content outside of your working hours, you can file an internal complaint, report to the company committee, file a complaint with the labor inspectorate, or refuse to respond without legal consequences.
The site also added that according to labor law, Article 20 bis entitled “Workers’ rights to privacy concerning the digital environment and disconnection” states that employees have “the right to privacy when using the digital devices provided to them by the employer for performing their work activities.”
