This is important when new legislation such as the ‘Day 1 rightiFrom spring 2024, workers in the UK will have the right to request flexible working from day one of a new job, with employers required to consider any requests and provide a reason before rejection. to flexible working’ is implemented and businesses need to be informed and prepared to deal with changes.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 22 June 2023, Col 17
The Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy said the Scottish Government had provided significant funding to organisations, for example Flexibility Works, to help “ensure that businesses are aware of not only the benefits of providing flexible workplaces but the practical things that they can do to support their employees...