New York and Connecticut want some labor lib 

Imagine a work environment where “logging off” truly meant logging off. In France, this is a reality, thanks to the country’s “right to disconnect” law, safeguarding personal time from work emails. It’s one facet of the French commitment to work-life balance, which also boasts up to five weeks of paid vacation and a 35-hour workweek. 

The world, however, is rich in innovative labor laws. Take Denmark’s “flexicurity” model – a blend of flexibility for employers in hiring and firing and security for employees in terms of unemployment benefits and job training – or Sweden’s generous 480-day parental leave. Meanwhile, Finland experiments with a condensed four-day week, suggesting that productivity could flourish within a shortened work cycle. 

Personal injury law firm Bisnar Chase commissioned a survey of 3,000 employees to ask them one central question: “Which country’s labor laws would you most want to adopt for your state?” 

As the interactive map demonstrates, both New Yorkers and Connecticut residents were in favor of adopting Germany’s labor laws, which include protection against unjust dismissal and strong representation of workers through works councils and unions. Germany also has laws regulating work hours, including breaks and maximum work hours per week.  

And the country is looking to implement the Mobile Work Act, which would give employees the legal right to work from home when possible. 

“As we examine the evolving landscape of international labor laws, it’s clear that employees value the fusion of flexibility and security in their professional lives,” said Brian Chase of Bisnar Chase. “The findings from our survey underscore a global aspiration towards models that not only boost productivity but also foster well-being and balance.”