Understanding India's Right to Disconnect Bill: Protecting Employees from After-Hours Work Communications

Dec 07, 2025 12:59 pm CST

The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule in the Lok Sabha, aims to grant employees the legal right to refuse work-related communications outside official hours. This landmark legislation addresses growing concerns about constant digital availability, work-related stress, and work-life balance in India's demanding 48-hour work week environment, while establishing mechanisms for emergency communications and overtime compensation.