El derecho laboral a la desconexión digital en la relación de dependencia con el patrono

Abstract

Labor disconnection is a right that empowers the worker to disconnect from any electronic device and prevents communication or work-related directives outside of working hours. In this context, the research proposed aims to examine the labor right to digital disconnection in the employer-employee relationship. The research methodology follows an exploratory and descriptive design using qualitative techniques. It involves collecting information from documents and academic sources in databases such as Dialnet, Google Academic, SciELO, Scopus, Redalyc, and similar platforms. Finally, the research discovered that the right to disconnect from digital devices in the workplace is not fully respected. Even though there are laws in place, they don't provide clear guidelines for its practical application. This issue is evident in some countries, such as Spain, Colombia, and Peru, being the regulations in the previous two countries adapted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of maintaining a boundary between professional and personal life, particularly during the widespread adoption of remote work from home.