Right to Disconnect: CA bill empowers workers to reclaim personal time

Apr. 04, 2024 California

The proposed Right to Disconnect bill allows CA employees to ignore after-hours texts from bosses. It defines nonworking hours and imposes fines on violators.

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Credits

Guest:

Matt Haney - California Assemblymember representing San Francisco

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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