California Bill Seeks 'Right to Disconnect' from Work, Curbing Employee Burnout

• California Assemblyman Matt Haney introduced AB 2751, the "right to disconnect" bill, which would require employers to specify employees' work hours and not force them to respond to work issues while off the clock.

• The bill would fine companies at least $100 for violations like expecting employees to be available outside working hours.

• The legislation aims to address employee burnout and overwork issues that have been in the news lately.

• As a tech hub, California passing this bill could pressure other states to implement similar employee protections.

• France pioneered right to disconnect policies in 2017, with countries like Argentina, Ireland, Mexico and Spain following suit.