4 July 2026 marks an important date for Luxembourg employers.
Since the entry into force of the law of 28 June 2023 amending the Luxembourg Labour Code to introduce a framework governing the right to disconnect, companies whose employees use digital tools for professional purposes have been required to implement a regime ensuring respect for employees’ right to disconnect outside working hours.
In the absence of a collective bargaining agreement or a subordinate agreement, the specific regime must be defined at company level, taking into account the powers and prerogatives of the staff delegation, where applicable.
This obligation is therefore not new. What changes as from 4 July 2026 is that the Luxembourg Labour Inspectorate (Inspection du travail et des mines – ITM) will be empowered to impose sanctions on companies that have failed to implement such a regime.
The potential consequences are significant: administrative fines ranging from EUR 251 to EUR 25,000.
The key question is now whether your company would be able to demonstrate compliance in the event of an ITM inspection. If the answer is anything other than a confident “yes”, there is still time to take action and assess your current position with the support of our employment law team.
At a time when the boundaries between professional and private life are becoming increasingly blurred, the right to disconnect is no longer merely a legal requirement. It is also a major issue in terms of employee well-being and risk management.
Act now rather than react later – 4 July is fast approaching.