NYC Burnout Bill Would Give Workers the Right to Disconnect (1)

The city that never sleeps might get a greater opportunity to relax. New York City lawmakers are mulling a bill to end the workday after the quitting bell sounds.

The “right to disconnect” bill would ban employers from requiring workers to respond to calls, emails, or texts after a certain hour, with the intention of curbing employee burnout and fatigue. City Councilman Rafael Espinal (D) of Brooklyn introduced the measure, which aims to let employees enjoy their nights and weekends without fear of repercussion.

Recent studies show a dearth of downtime for American workers, with the traditional 40-hour workweek existing ...