Excesso da disponibilidade no trabalho: o direito à desconexão e os impactos na saúde do trabalhador

Abstract

This study analyzed the impact of excessive workplace availability, intensified by technological advances and the expansion of remote work, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic. The objective was to examine the historical evolution of labor relations, existing legal regulations, and the effects of hyperconnectivity on worker health. The methodology consisted of bibliographic, documentary, and jurisprudential research, based on doctrine, legislation, and recent Labor Court decisions. The results showed that, although technology has expanded flexibility and productive efficiency, it has generated a new form of labor precariousness, marked by the dissolution of boundaries between work time and rest time. It was found that Brazilian legislation presents significant gaps in protecting the right to disconnect, with jurisprudence being the main instrument for recognizing and remedying abuses. It was also observed that the absence of clear availability limits is associated with increased physical and mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and Burnout Syndrome, highlighting the more than 470,000 work absences due to mental disorders recorded in 2024. It was concluded that the implementation of the right to disconnect is essential for building balanced and sustainable work environments, and should be guaranteed through specific regulations, organizational policies, and strengthening of corporate culture focused on valuing human dignity. Keywords: right to disconnect; remote work; hyperconnection; worker health; labor relations.