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The debate over work-life balance in India has officially moved to Parliament! Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule introduced the revolutionary ‘Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025,’ a private member’s proposal aimed at legally safeguarding the personal time of India's employees,,.
The Bill seeks to promote a healthier work-life balance and reduce the burnout caused by today's digital culture,. Digital tools, while offering flexibility, carry a significant risk of eroding the boundaries between professional and personal life. The legislation cites research linking constant availability to risks like sleep deprivation, emotional exhaustion, stress, and cognitive overload,. This constant pressure to respond to messages and emails is sometimes described as “telepressure” or “info-obesity”,,.
Key Provisions of the Bill:
• No Obligation: Employees would have the legal right not to respond to work-related calls, emails, or messages outside of designated work hours and on holidays,.
• Overtime Compensation: If an employee chooses to work outside official hours, the Bill mandates that overtime pay at the standard wage rate must apply to check the surge in unpaid overtime brought about by digital transformation,.
• Employer Penalty: The proposal outlines sanctions for non-compliant employers, including a suggested penalty of 1% of the total remuneration of the organization’s employees,.
• Welfare Structure: The Bill proposes an Employees’ Welfare Authority to enforce the right to disconnect,,.
• Mental Health Support: Provisions include mandatory counselling services to increase awareness of reasonable technology use and the establishment of digital detox centres to help workers reduce distractions and focus on personal relationships,,.
This private member's bill highlights a global trend, as similar 'right to disconnect' laws have already been enacted in nations like France, Portugal, and Australia. Although Private Member's Bills rarely become law in India, this initiative flags important issues regarding how technology has altered the basic terms of employment,,.
What do you think? Should the right to disconnect be a legal right for every employee in India? Let us know in the comments!