Employers to be required to hold face-to-face meetings for flexible working requests
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Employers to be required to hold face-to-face meetings for flexible working requests

15 Sep 2026 · Originally published 15 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: British bosses to be forced to meet with employees who request flexible working
Under new government reforms, employers must now sit down with staff to discuss flexible working requests and provide a clear justification if they choose to refuse them. This change aims to ensure that every request is taken seriously, helping workers better balance personal responsibilities like childcare or eldercare with their professional commitments.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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