Today in India, work doesn’t end when office hours end. 

For millions of employees, the workday continues long into the night — through phone calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, video meetings, and “quick tasks” that interrupt rest, family time, and personal space.

This constant pressure to stay available 24/7 is causing:

• Burnout
• Stress and anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Weakened family & social relationships
• Serious mental health and physical health risks

Employees are afraid to say no, because they fear:

• Being judged as “uncommitted”
• Poor performance ratings
• Losing opportunities
• Or even losing their jobs

This is not dedication — this is unhealthy work culture.

Other Countries Have Already Acted:

Many nations recognized this problem and took legal action:

Several countries around the world have recognized the growing mental health and work-life balance challenges caused by constant digital connectivity, and have taken meaningful steps to address the issue. For example, France implemented a Right to Disconnect Law in 2017, requiring companies to clearly define after-work communication rules and ensuring employees are not penalized for choosing to disconnect. Ireland, in 2021, introduced a national Code of Practice affirming every worker’s right to disconnect from work communications outside official hours, leading to improved well-being and workplace satisfaction. Italy and Spain have incorporated disconnect protections into their labour policies, while the Philippines introduced provisions that discourage employers from contacting workers after hours, even allowing penalties in certain cases. These countries understood that protecting personal time is not a luxury but a necessity for productivity, mental health, and healthy family life. It is time for India to adopt similar protections to support the well-being of millions of working professionals.

Why India Needs This Law

India has one of the longest working hours in the world.
Our workforce — especially in IT, ITES, banking, telecom, consulting and corporate sectors — is silently struggling.

A formal Right to Disconnect Law would:

• Allow employees to not respond to work messages after office hours
• Protect them from penalties for not being available 24/7
• Encourage companies to define clear communication boundaries
• Improve mental health, productivity, and happiness

This law is pro-employee and pro-employer: Well-rested people do better work.

Our Request to the Government of India:

We respectfully urge the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the Parliament of India to:

• Introduce a Right to Disconnect Law nationwide.
• Require all the companies to define after-hours communication rules.
• Ensure employees cannot be pressurized for not responding outside work hours.
• Promote healthy, human work culture across the nation.

Your Signature Matters

This petition represents millions of employees who are experiencing silent stress and cannot speak up.

By signing, you support:

• Mental health
• Family time
• Human dignity
• A healthier and happier India

Work is important.
But life is more important.

Let’s restore balance.
Let’s protect our wellbeing.
Let India disconnect after work.

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