The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 provides employees with the right to request variations to specific terms and conditions of their employment, with a focus on working hours, times, and locations. The Act allows individuals to make up to two applications for flexible working to the same employer within a 12-month period, encouraging a balanced approach to work-life arrangements.
This Act enhances existing rights under the Employment Rights Act 1996 by streamlining the process for making and responding to flexible working requests. It removes previous eligibility barriers and ensures employers consider requests in a timely and reasonable manner. The changes support a more adaptable and inclusive labour market.
Benefits of compliance may include:
