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India Debates Work-Life Balance: Right to Disconnect Bill
14 Dec
Summary
- A private member's bill aims to give employees power to ignore work communications.
- Companies like Mercedes-Benz India and RPG Group support work-life balance initiatives.
- France, Belgium, Ireland, and Australia have already enacted similar laws.
India's Parliament is currently considering the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, a private member's initiative aimed at empowering employees to disengage from work communications after hours. Although legal experts suggest the bill has a slim chance of becoming law, its introduction has prompted significant discussion and action among Indian corporations. Companies are proactively strengthening their commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.
Leading organizations such as Mercedes-Benz India and RPG Group have voiced support for the bill's intent, reinforcing their existing flexible work arrangements and hybrid models. These companies emphasize that a healthy work environment leads to higher employee productivity. Initiatives like RPG Group's CEAT, which enforces no-work periods from 8 pm to 8 am and on weekends, highlight a growing trend to foster better work-life integration.
