Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Employers from Mandating After-Hours Worker Contact

Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation known as the Workplace Boundaries Act that would restrict employers from requiring employees to respond to communications outside of regular working hours. The bill aims to protect workers' personal time and establish clearer boundaries between professional and private life. If passed, employers could face consequences for compelling staff to engage with work-related messages or calls after their shifts end. The proposal reflects a growing national conversation about work-life balance, particularly following the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements.