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Some countries such as: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, El Salvador and Uruguay adopted the regulation of teleworking by virtue of the COVID-19 pandemic and others such as: Costa Rica, Colombia, Spain and Panama, regulated this institution prior to the health phenomenon. It was found that 11 of the 12 countries studied have rules on the right to disconnect in their regulations on telework, but El Salvador has not contemplated any rules on this right. It is considered important to carry out research through surveys or other mechanisms, directly with teleworkers, to confirm compliance with the right to disconnect. The research carried out in September 2024 with a group of 316 teleworkers, in Panama, revealed that a high percentage of the work schedule has not been specified in the employment contract; that they are frequently overwhelmed with emails, calls or other communication mechanisms during their periods of rest or to eat food and that a considerable number are suffering from diseases such as: insomnia, digestive problems or permanent tiredness.
