Boss buzzing you after hours? NYC might let you say buzz off
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April 6, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology that once promised freedom from the confines of an office has, for many workers, become a ball and chain, blurring the lines between work hours and, well, any other hours. A New York City Council member wants to put a stop to that.
The proposal would bar employers from requiring employees to respond to non-emergency emails, texts and other digital communications outside regular work hours. It would also outlaw retaliating against workers who choose to unplug.
The recently introduced legislation is only in the beginning stages, with initial committee hearings expected...
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