In a bid to address the worsening work-life balance and rising mental health concerns, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim on Friday introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, which seeks to guarantee employees the right to disengage from work-related communication outside official working hours.
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Post-lunch sessions in both Houses of Parliament are reserved for Private Member’s Bills.
Mr. Rahim said the Bill arose from a long-standing demand to curb the “always-on” digital work culture that has taken a toll on India’s youth. Work-related emails, messages, and calls increasingly spill far beyond office hours, intruding into weekends, public holidays, and even sanctioned leave.
Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
