A UK university has argued that time spent checking and answering work emails during commutes should count as work – the BBC reports.
A study from the University of the West of England suggests that wider access to wi-fi on trains and the spread of smart phones has extended the working day, with 54% of commuters using the train's wi-fi to send work emails.
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