Right To Disconnect And The Future Of Work In The Digital Age
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
Gauri Unnikrishnan, Law Student, VIT Chennai
Saaniaa, Law Student, VIT Chennai
Vijayendra Kumar Assistant Professor, VIT Chennai
ABSTRACT
In the modern economy, the wide spread of digital communication tools have significantly altered the spatial and temporal boundaries of labor, with the culture of “always on”. This paper explores the emergence of the “Right to Disconnect” (RTD) as a response to the rise of Digital Capitalism, where 24/7 digital availability has become an implicit contractual expectation. By analyzing the shift of work culture towards gig economy and remote hybrid models, this paper highlights the imbalance of system power that fosters “Invisible Overtime” that includes undocumented and unpaid labor. This paper further examines the existing labor law principles and Constitutional mandate for dignified life and health. Through a comparative analysis of the global legal framework, and case studies this paper identified the regulatory gaps in the current labor laws. Additionally, it also addresses the criticisms regarding economic competitive and organizational flexibility.
