A new California bill aims to prevent employers from reaching out to their employees outside of work hours.
The bill, AB 2751, introduced by State Assemblymember Matt Haney, aims to bring greater work-life balance to employees in California by creating a “right-to-disconnect” from calls, texts and emails after work hours.
The legislation would have California companies better define “compensated” hours and implement a company-wide policy to adhere to the “right-to-disconnect laws.”
The state’s labor commission could investigate and fine employers for…
