# Mere expectation of checking work email after hours harms health of workers and families

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/mere-expectation-of-checking-work-email-after-hours-harms-health-of-workers-and-families/593 "2018-10-31T02:55:25Z")\
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[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180810091553.htm](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180810091553.htm)  
The study demonstrates that employees do not need to spend actual time on work in their off-hours to experience harmful effects. The mere expectations of availability increase strain for employees and their significant others – even when employees do not engage in actual work during nonwork time.