Introduction
It is anticipated that the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 will be signed into law by the President imminently.
This update focuses on the changes implemented by the legislation in relation to:-
Obviously the concepts of remote and flexible working attracted a great deal of attention in the last few years – especially with the advent of Covid.
These concepts are relatively distinct – Remote working does not involve any change to terms and conditions of employment except working location. Flexible working can encompass changes to working hours/patterns.
The Government decided that both concepts would be addressed in a single piece of legislation – the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022.
The legislation will also deal with a number of other topics, including the creation of two new forms of Special Leave (Medical Care Leave and Domestic Violence Leave).
What are the key changes being introduced?
(a) All employees may request remote working arrangements.
(b) Parents and carers may request flexible working arrangements for caring purposes.
(c)The legislation also creates certain new...
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