This bill mandates that employers, both public and private, create a workplace policy that grants employees the right to disconnect from employer communications during nonworking hours. The right to disconnect is defined as the ability for employees to ignore communications from their employer outside of their scheduled work hours, except in cases of emergencies or scheduling changes. Nonworking hours must be established through a written agreement between the employer and employee.

Additionally, the bill allows employees to file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development if they experience a pattern of violations, defined as three or more documented instances of being contacted during nonworking hours. If a violation is found, the commissioner can impose a civil penalty of at least $100. The bill also clarifies that it does not apply to employees covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement and ensures that the rights provided by existing labor laws are not diminished. The act is set to take effect six months after its enactment.