Business Advocates Argue California’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill Is Overbroad

The groups said the bill ignores existing labor laws and would impact the ability of some offices to operate efficiently.

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Dozens of business interests in California are opposing Assembly Bill 2751, which would allow employees to ignore after-hours communications from employers.

Authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, the measure would also impose civil penalties with fines of at least $100 per occurrence if patterns of behavior of such are identified through complaints filed by workers.