Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025: Provisions and Penalty
Why in the news
The Bill revived discussion on work-life balance in a digitally connected workplace.
Main provisions
| Provision | What it does |
|---|---|
| Right to disconnect (Section 7) | Staff may ignore calls, emails and messages after contractual hours |
| Defined hours | Fixes when no reply is expected |
| Employees’ Welfare Authority | Central body overseeing implementation |
| Negotiation charter | Agreements on after-hours contact and exceptions |
| Overtime (Section 11) | Voluntary replies earn overtime at the normal wage rate |
| Digital well-being | Awareness, counselling, Digital Detox Centres |
| Penalty | 1% of total employee remuneration |
Exam angle
- Sponsor: Supriya Sule (NCP); type: Private Member’s Bill.
- Proposed body: Employees’ Welfare Authority.