'Riddled with issues' | Concern & optimism over new legal boost for flexible working rights

Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default.

The raft of new measures will give employees greater access to flexibility over where, when, and how they work, which the Government hopes will lead to happier and more productive staff.

Flexible working has been found to help employees balance their work and home life, especially supporting those who have commitments or responsibilities such as caring for children or vulnerable people.

The measures the government is committing to in full will: