Author: Harshi31

Abstract The emergence of digital technology and geographic disentanglement of work, rapid expansion of work-from-home options, especially due to COVID-19, has significantly shifted traditional work-life boundaries. Although it provides flexibility and efficiency, it has also reduced barriers between professional and personal life, leading to digital overwork. The Right to Disconnect has become a pressing labour rights issue concerning an employee’s entitlement to disengage from work communications during non-work hours. This article assesses the current position under Indian labour law regarding remote work and examines the feasibility of implementing a statutory Right to Disconnect. This study, through review of existing jurisprudence,…