The ‘right to disconnect’ won’t save you from after-work hell, but it’s a start

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What does “after work” mean anymore? 

Not much. These days, employers can Slack you late Friday night, send you an email Saturday morning, and text you with an “emergency” on Sunday night.

In America’s workaholic culture, instant messaging is the 3 a.m. tequila shot nobody needs. But here we are, slumped over, bleary eyed, and paranoid every time our phones vibrate. 

The answer to our collective nightmare could be legislation. New York City is considering a bill that would give employees the “right to disconnect.” It doesn’t ban bosses from emailing their underlings after hours. Instead, it would fine them $250 if they punish an employee for not responding.  Read more…

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