June 25, 2024
Recent legislation aims to protect workers from an always-on working culture, but managers can take steps to stave off burnout without the help of lawmakers.
Earlier this year, California lawmakers took a decisive stand against always-on work culture by putting forward a bill mandating workers’ “right to disconnect” from their jobs. The bill seeks to ban employers from encroaching on the non-working hours of their staff, making those found in violation subject to steep fines.
If California’s proposed legislation is approved into law, the US state will join the likes of Australia, France, Portugal, and Spain, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario, in legally protecting workers’ personal time and guarding against burnout as a result.
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June 25, 2024
