Labour planning ‘right to switch off’ for workers if it wins general elections

Policy would restrict bosses from contacting workers outside of hours by phone or email

Labour is planning a “right to switch off” for workers if the party wins power after the next general election, according to reports.

The scheme, spearheaded by Angela Rayner, the deputy leader, would mean that bosses would be restricted from contacting workers outside of hours by phone or email.