World Portugal made a law that bans texting employees after work. Why? For more teleworkers. November 10, 2021November 10, 2021Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Portugal made a law that bans texting employees after work. Why? For more teleworkers. In an effort to promote work-life balance, the Portuguese parliament now has a law banning bosses from texting employees after work hours.