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PA HB2133
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Scott
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Right to Disconnect Act" requiring employers with 75 or more employees to create workplace policies allowing employees to ignore employer communications during nonworking hours
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Nonworking hours must be defined through written agreement between employer and employee; employers may still contact employees during these hours for scheduling changes within 24 hours or for emergencies
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Defines emergencies as unforeseen situations threatening employees, customers, or the public; disrupting operations; or causing physical or environmental damage
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Employees may file complaints with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for a "pattern of violations" (three or more documented instances), with appeals referred to the Attorney General
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for rights of employees and for filing complaints.
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry
1/12/2026