Vermont H0263 establishes employees' right to disconnect from work communications during nonworking hours.

Vermont H0263 adds a provision to state law allowing employees to ignore communications from employers outside of their scheduled work hours. This "right to disconnect" does not apply if the communication is for an emergency or scheduling changes. Employers must create a policy to protect this right, ensuring it does not reduce employees' compensation or time-off rights. Employees can file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor for repeated violations, which can result in penalties of at least $100.

Vermont H0263 establishes employees' right to disconnect from work communications during nonworking hours.

Vermont H0263 adds a provision to state law allowing employees to ignore communications from employers outside of their scheduled work hours. This "right to disconnect" does not apply if the communication is for an emergency or scheduling changes. Employers must create a policy to protect this right, ensuring it does not reduce employees' compensation or time-off rights. Employees can file complaints with the Commissioner of Labor for repeated violations, which can result in penalties of at least $100.