The flexible working landscape in the UK has undergone significant changes as of 2024, following updates introduced under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 and the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023. These changes aim to make flexible working more accessible, empower employees,
and create a fairer process for handling flexible work requests.
In this blog, we’ll explore the key legislative updates, their impact on employee rights, the new responsibilities for employers, and how these changes will shape the future of work-life balance in the UK.