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Your boss shoots you an instant message at 9 p.m. on a weekday, well after your quitting time, about something that can wait until the next day. Worried that your supervisor will get upset if you don’...
Technologies that were adopted to help employees connect to their managers and colleagues remain in place regardless of whether people are working remotely or from the office. As a result, workers are more connected than ever and often feel pressured to respond at all hours.
Your boss shoots you an instant message at 9 p.m. on a weekday, well after your quitting time, about something that can wait until the next day. Worried that your supervisor will get upset if you don’t answer, you reopen your laptop and get back to work. A California lawmaker wants to make it illegal for your boss to regularly contact you after hours, unless it’s an emergency or to address work schedule issues. If the bill becomes law, any employer that violates it could face a fine of at least