EMPLOYEES have the right to “disconnect” or disregard work-related communications after office hours, the Department of Labor said on Wednesday.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd said employees who ignore work-related emails or texts after working hours should not be subjected to disciplinary action.

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