LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS)—A survey was conducted to determine the ten most desirable labor laws in other countries that Louisiana workers envy inspired by the ‘right to disconnect‘ law’ allowing employers to decline calls from their boss during their personal time.
This law imposes a $100 fine on employers who contact their employees after hours. At least 10 countries, including Canada and Australia, have supported this bill.
The case study was released with the adoption of California’s new legislation. Bisnar Chase, a California personal injury law firm, conducted the survey examining work-life balance and found Louisiana’s top 10 countries’ labor laws they would be willing to adopt.
They found Louisiana workers want to legal right to work from home.
Unlike Louisiana and most states in the U.S., Germany does not have an at-will employment rule.
In Germany, they encourage workers to unionize, have strong anti-discrimination protections, and have implemented the ‘right to work from home’ for specific sectors.
According to the Federal Holidays Act, employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 vacation days per year.
According to the survey, Denmark is known for strong labor unions and a high level of worker protection, like statutory employee benefits.
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