None of these laws would be necessary (I would hope) with a proper safety net (universal healthcare, UBI, etc). A job does something shitty, you can afford to leave! When we support people we empower them to stand up for themselves.
At least, these are the things I think about as my “no one wants to work anymore” boss rants at me about how everything would be better if the government wasn’t involved in capitalism.
California law would give employees the 'right to disconnect' during nonworking hours ( www.usatoday.com )
Anyone tired of answering emails and calls from their boss after work may soon be protected by law in California....