California Bill Would Give Workers 'Right to Disconnect' from Job After Hours

• California Assembly Bill 2751 would give employees a "right to disconnect" from work communications during non-working hours, except for emergencies or scheduling • The bill would require employers to establish written policies allowing employees to ignore communications outside of work hours • California would be the first US state to create a "right to disconnect" law if passed; 13 other countries have similar laws • The bill would allow employees to file complaints with California Labor Commissioner for pattern of violations, punishable by fines • Separate California law raising minimum wage to $20 per hour for most fast food workers takes effect Monday; also establishes fast food industry council