Advertisement

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should We Have The Legal Right To Disconnect From Work?

Today is World Mental Health Day, and the Financial Services Union is calling for legislation on the...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:52 PM - 10 Oct 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should We Have The Legal Right To Disconnect From Work?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:52 PM - 10 Oct 2019

Listen to this episode



Today is World Mental Health Day, and the Financial Services Union is calling for legislation on the right to disconnect from work.

Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns with the FSU, says technology has led to "an informal extension of the working day", with many people taking calls or checking their emails outside of working hours.

He adds that this is having "a significant, detrimental impact on mental health", which is why the FSU has chosen World Mental Health Day to highlight the issue.

Gareth was joined on The Last Word by Future of Work expert Peter Cosgrove, to discuss whether the introduction of legislation is needed.

Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page


Read more about

Mental Health Work World Mental Health Day

Related Podcasts

Clinton Liberty Is Manifesting...

00:08:31

Clinton Liberty Is Manifesting A Marvel Role

Dave Moore

00:08:31


The Question Of Nessie's Exist...

00:04:14

The Question Of Nessie's Existence Has Been Answered

Dave Moore

00:04:14


Gift Grub: Daniel Brings Ian U...

00:03:39

Gift Grub: Daniel Brings Ian Up To Date

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:03:39


Gift Grub: Simon Harris Faces...

00:02:02

Gift Grub: Simon Harris Faces Record Low Poll

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:02:02