A STUDY ON THE PROPOSED RIGHT TO DISCONNECT BILL, 2025 AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON WORK–LIFE BALANCE IN INDIA

The rapid digitalisation of workplaces in India has significantly altered work patterns, often extending work-related communication beyond official working hours and blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life. In response to these emerging challenges, the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 has been proposed to safeguard employees from after-hours work obligations. Against this backdrop, the present study examines the proposed Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 and its potential impact on work–life balance in India.

The study adopts an exploratory research design to assess employees’ awareness, perceptions, and anticipated effects of the proposed legislation. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire supported by secondary data. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed to analyse the perceived relationship between the proposed right to disconnect and key dimensions of work–life balance, including personal time management, psychological well-being, job satisfaction, and work-related stress.

The findings suggest that while employees hold positive perceptions of the Right to Disconnect, these perceptions do not immediately translate into improved work–life balance. RTD is largely viewed as a forward-looking safeguard rather than an indicator of existing work–life conditions. The results highlight that organisational culture and individual coping mechanisms play a significant role in shaping employee’s work–life balance.