California has passed the nation's first "right to disconnect" law that prohibits employers from using AI systems to monitor employee productivity, communications, or location outside of work hours.

Key Provisions

The law bans AI-powered monitoring of keystrokes, screen activity, email, and GPS after work hours. Employers face fines of $5,000 per employee per violation.

Tech Industry Reaction

Tech companies are divided. Some praise the law for protecting work-life balance, while others argue it creates compliance complexity for remote work environments.