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 designated working 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 new policy does not diminish existing worker rights.