Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Kerala's 'Right to Disconnect' Bill Aims to Protect Employee Time
Imagine you're a worker in Kerala, India.
A new law called the 'Right to Disconnect' says your boss can't bother you with work emails or calls after work hours!
This law, inspired by similar ones in places like France, wants to make sure you have time to relax and enjoy your life.
If your company tries to make you work when you're off the clock, they could face consequences.
The goal is to let workers rest and come back to work feeling refreshed, making the workplace better for everyone.
This law is currently going through the steps to become official.
Kerala has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025.
The bill allows employees to stop responding to work communications outside of work hours.
The law aims to establish a Private Sector Employment Grievance Redressal Committee.
The bill is intended to provide employees with better work-life balance.
The new rules prohibit work-related communications from interfering with personal time.
- Who
- Private sector employees in Kerala
- What
- The Right to Disconnect Bill granting the right to stop responding to work-related communications outside of work hours.
- When
- 2025 (Bill introduced)
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To improve work-life balance and address the 'always being on call' mentality.
- Bill Name
- Right to Disconnect Bill 2025
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Key Provision
- Right to ignore work communications outside work hours
- Objective
- Improve work-life balance
- Penalties
- Demotion, termination, or penalties prohibited
- Implementation
- Private Sector Employment Grievance Redressal Committee in each district