Flexible working | Employers must explain why they reject WFH requests under new rules

Employers will be required to meet workers and explain their reasoning before rejecting requests to work from home or adopt other flexible arrangements under plans to strengthen flexible working rights.

The reforms will not give employees an automatic right to work remotely. Businesses will still be able to refuse requests where they have legitimate operational reasons, but they will be expected to follow a more structured process and demonstrate that each application has been properly considered.