California Assembly Bill Would Give Employees the ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work

The bill allows for some exceptions, such as contacting workers during emergencies or to discuss scheduling.
California Assembly Bill Would Give Employees the ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work
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A San Francisco lawmaker wants California to become the first state in the nation to enact a law to give employees the right to ignore work-related communications outside of work hours.

Assembly Bill 2751, introduced in February and amended in March by Democratic Assemblyman Matt Haney, would allow employees to ignore calls and texts received from both public and private employers after they leave work.
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