Michigan bill would bar employers from requiring after-hours coms with workers
Key takeaways
- A bill is pending in the Michigan Legislature that would set rules on when and for what reason an employer could contact an employee outside of a normal work schedule.
- Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, has been referred to the Labor Committee.
- "In an increasingly 'always-on, always available' economy, we must take action to protect workers and create stronger boundaries," Geiss said when introducing the bill.
June 24, 2026 / 2:03 PM EDT / CBS Detroit. A bill is pending in the Michigan Legislature that would set rules on when and for what reason an employer could contact an employee outside of a normal work schedule.
Senate Bill 948, which was introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, has been referred to the Labor Committee. The bill is also known as the Workplace Employee Boundaries Act.
"In an increasingly 'always-on, always available' economy, we must take action to protect workers and create stronger boundaries," Geiss said when introducing the bill. "Too many workers are expected to be constantly available, answering emails, messages, and calls long after their workday ends. That pressure erodes well-being, undermines family life, and disproportionately impacts working parents and caregivers. It is a matter of fairness, dignity, and basic respect."