Proposal for new laws to stop work from calling you after hours in South Africa
Burnout is not a new phenomenon and can be described as a particular type of work-related stress resulting in a state of physical or emotional exhaustion – often caused by being overworked.
This shift meant that work and personal boundaries became blurred, creating an environment where employees were reachable 24/7 – doing more than they ordinarily would compared to being in the office, which is regulated by office hours. According to Calitz, the International Labour Organisation conducted a study during the pandemic in 2020 and found that Covid-19 exacerbated burnout, especially for employees that had children.
If not legislation, then South Africa should put in place a national “code of good practice”, she said. This would require employers to sit down with their employees or respective unions to determine a suitable code that the employer will contractually abide by to avoid penalties.
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