Remote workers could see a healthier work-life balance under new labour laws approved by the Portuguese Parliament. The new rules are a response to the large increase in home working as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the new rules, employers could face penalties for contacting workers outside of office hours. Companies will also have to help pay for expenses incurred by remote working, such as higher electricity and internet bills.
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