European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Research report
Forthcoming
July 2026
Working anytime, anywhere: The quality of working time in the EU
Oscar Vargas Llave
This research report examines how flexible working arrangements in the EU affect working time quality, autonomy and employee well-being, comparing recent developments with a decade ago. It analyses differences across skill levels, sectors and Member States, and assesses the role of regulations and policies such as the right to disconnect.