Should Employees Have a Right to Disconnect?

Photo: Yagan Kiely via Flickr (CC by SA 2.0)Technological advances over the past several years including laptops, smartphones, and widely-available wi-fi, have made it a lot easier for people to get work done remotely.  And while many appreciate the flexibility and increased productivity that these advances provide, some lament that the ability to work anywhere, anytime has morphed into an expectation to work everywhere, all the time. In an apparent response to what some see as a relentless pressure to be connected to work 24/7, the New York City Council is currently considering a proposal aimed at giving workers the “right to disconnect.”  If approved, the measure would prohibit private employers in New York City from requiring employees to access work-related electronic communications outside usual working hours, except in emergencies.  The initiative would require employers to adopt a written policy regarding the use of email, text messaging, and…

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