Labour Proposes New Law to Mandate Employer Consideration of Remote Work

At the Trades Union Congress conference, Louise Haigh announced that Labour plans to introduce new legislation regarding remote work. The proposed law would require employers to go beyond current rules, compelling them to hold a face-to-face meeting and provide a justifiable reason if they deny an employee’s request to work from home.

The proposed changes would significantly alter the relationship between employers and employees regarding flexible working arrangements. The new obligations could change operational requirements for businesses, particularly given that nearly 70 per cent of Britons hold a favorable view of remote work.