Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Yi6QFAbpCSa Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bill to ban Michigan employers from requiring workers to communicate off clock. Your Morning Minute [d2T3fIro66m] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Good Morning Minute🏛️ A bill moving through the Michigan Legislature aimed at strengthening work-life boundaries is drawing discussion from both workers and employers. Senate Bill 948, sponsored by Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, would prohibit employers from requiring employees to respond to work-related communications outside their usual work hours. The proposed Workplace Employee Boundaries Act would also prohibit employers from retaliating against workers who choose not to respond. Supporters say the legislation would help workers maintain a healthier work-life balance in an increasingly connected world. Jared Tinklenberg, owner of HighDive Kitchen and Bar in Kalamazoo, said he also supports employees having personal time and agrees workers should not face retaliation for not responding outside of work. However, Tinklenberg said he believes lawmakers should consider industry-specific exemptions for businesses like restaurants, where after-hours communication is often necessary. Your Morning Minute with @KirkMasonWWMT @SamBernsteinLawFirm _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WWMT on Facebook: WWMT on Twitter: Subscribe to WWMT on YouTube: WWMT Daily News Digest: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 800.875.3333 WWMT is a MI based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WWMT #NEWSCHANNEL3 #Kalamazoo #Michigan 6cb8u7beFGj 9DqNayFK6cU K0LGgfYK91S xZGi67bpWe1 zebhYvZDDnR UkjqXdLwSbY sNghK6rkgPv
Good Morning Minute🏛️ A bill moving through the Michigan Legislature aimed at strengthening work-life boundaries is drawing discussion from both workers and employers. Senate Bill 948, sponsored by Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, would prohibit employers from requiring employees to respond to work-related communications outside their usual work hours. The proposed Workplace Employee Boundaries Act would also prohibit employers from retaliating against workers who choose not to respond. Supporters say the legislation would help workers maintain a healthier work-life balance in an increasingly connected world. Jared Tinklenberg, owner of HighDive Kitchen and Bar in Kalamazoo, said he also supports employees having personal time and agrees workers should not face retaliation for not responding outside of work. However, Tinklenberg said he believes lawmakers should consider industry-specific exemptions for businesses like restaurants, where after-hours communication is often necessary. Your Morning Minute with @KirkMasonWWMT @SamBernsteinLawFirm _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WWMT on Facebook: WWMT on Twitter: Subscribe to WWMT on YouTube: WWMT Daily News Digest: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 800.875.3333 WWMT is a MI based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WWMT #NEWSCHANNEL3 #Kalamazoo #Michigan 6cb8u7beFGj 9DqNayFK6cU K0LGgfYK91S xZGi67bpWe1 zebhYvZDDnR UkjqXdLwSbY sNghK6rkgPv