The Lok Sabha on December 05, 2025, introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The Central Government shall appoint such number of officers and staff as it considers necessary for the functioning of the Authority.
• The salary and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of services of officers and staff of the Authority shall be such, as may be prescribed
• Right to disconnect means the following: -
o While the employer may contact the worker after work hours, the employee is not obliged to reply or shall have right to refuse to answer such calls
o In case an employee refuses to reply any call during out-of-work hours, such employee shall not be subject to any disciplinary action by the employer.
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint
[Bill No. 51 of 2025]
