Y Combinator Head Sparks Backlash Over Opposition to CA Bill Limiting After-Hours Work Emails
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Y Combinator president Garry Tan criticized CA assembly member Matt Haney over a proposed "right to disconnect" bill that would let employees ignore work communications after hours.
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Tan has repeatedly criticized Haney over several issues, including his handling of the opioid crisis and removing algebra from middle schools (later reversed).
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Haney's bill would forbid companies from expecting employees to be always available outside working hours, with fines for violations.
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Tan's criticism goes against startup culture's tendency to revere dedication to work at all hours.
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Tan previously apologized for a threatening tweet about San Francisco supervisors that some saw as inciting violence, though he said it referenced a rap lyric.