The Brazilian government has passed a law that enables employees to claim overtime payments if they check emails when out of work hours.
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The law that was approved by President Dilma Rousseff, says that company emails to workers are equivalent to orders given directly to the employee.
Good news for Brazilians! Phone/gadget makers and sellers might see a rise in sales in Brazil this year.
Could this also happen here in the Philippines? Passing a similar law.. NOPE.. (asa ka pa!). But Companies can make a policy to this effect. Though some Pinoys I know, extend their working time out of the four corners of the office without claiming any OT. Management usually view them as hardworking employees.
