The government has announced a new legislation which means that UK employees will now have the right to ask for flexible working from their first day at a new job.
This means that workers will no longer need to wait 26 weeks before being able to ask for flexible working arrangements.
This news has been very much welcomed by the CIPD, which has been campaigning for a change in legislation since February 2021.
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Email JaimePeter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, commented, “We’ve been calling for this change as it will help create fairer, more inclusive workplaces and improve access to flexible jobs for many people.
“This new right will help normalise conversations about flexibility at the start of the employment relationship, with significant benefits for employees in terms of wellbeing and work-life balance.
“Just as importantly, it will also enable organisations to attract and retain a more diverse workforce and help boost their productivity and agility.”
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