The Boss Is Calling Late. Should the Law Let You Ignore It?


Bay Area, a hub for the smartphone industry, has led to constant work communication after hours. Assemblyman Matt Haney aims to change this with new legislation, inspired by Australia's "right to disconnect" law. The proposal would give California workers the right to ignore off-hour communication from their bosses, with exceptions for emergencies. The bill would also require written agreements defining work hours and impose fines on employers who violate the policy. While some believe the current work-life balance is better, others, like a pharmacist and a trucking company employee, welcome the change. Haney himself has stopped calling his staff after hours, unless it's an emergency.



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