India's 'Right to Disconnect' Bill: Work-Life vs. Economic Reality

• Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule introduced a private member's bill for a legal "right to disconnect" for employees.
• The bill aims to allow workers to disengage from work communications outside prescribed hours to combat constant availability and burnout.
• Proposed penalties for non-compliance include up to 1% of an organisation's total remuneration.
• Experts support the bill, citing potential benefits for employee well-being in "always-on" sectors.
• Industry leaders express concerns about a rigid "right to disconnect" given India's services-led economy and lower productivity compared to countries with similar laws.

Why It Matters: A proposed bill in India could reshape work-life balance and economic productivity.