California Weighs 'Right to Disconnect' Law to Ease After-Hours Work Pressures

California bill would let employees legally disregard work messages during non-working hours, except for emergencies or scheduling
Aims to reduce burnout from pressure to respond to messages after hours, which has increased with remote work
Would make California the first U.S. state with a "right to disconnect" law, though over a dozen countries have similar laws
Studies show such laws make workers "healthier, happier and more productive"
Bill sponsor says it will help California better compete for skilled workers against states like Texas and New York