From today people have the right to disconnect from work and not answer calls or emails outside of working hours.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has signed a new code of practice, which could lead to cases in the Workplace Relations Commission if it's broken.
People now have a right to not have to work outside of normal hours - and colleagues shouldn't routinely contact them at that time.
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