THE RIGHT TO DISCONNECT AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF WORKERS

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the right to disconnect as a fundamental right of workers in contemporary society, characterized by the intensification of digital technologies and the reconfiguration of labor relations. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, employing the deductive method and bibliographic review techniques, based on the analysis of legal doctrine, legislation, and academic studies. The results demonstrate that the consolidation of work models based on permanent connectivity has led to the blurring of boundaries between working hours and rest periods, with significant impacts on the physical and mental health of workers. Furthermore, a regulatory gap was identified in the Brazilian legal system regarding the specific and effective regulation of the right to disconnect. The study concludes that this right must be understood as a direct expression of human dignity, health protection, and the constitutional limitation of working hours. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen legal mechanisms and organizational practices that ensure the effective separation between professional and private life.