What is the Current Legislation?
As of the current regulations, there is no specific statutory right in the UK for employees to request predictable working hours. Employment terms and conditions, including working hours, are typically agreed upon between employers and employees through employment contracts.
What's Changing?
Legislation will be introduced in late 2024, granting employees the right to request predictable working hours. This amendment aims to address concerns related to unpredictable working schedules and provide employees with a means to seek more stability in their work hours.
When It's Coming into Effect?
Although the law was passed the Act was passed on 18th September 2023, the new law will not come into effect until later this year.
The Impact?
The introduction of the right to request predictable working hours emphasizes the importance of providing employees with more certainty in their work schedules. Employers need to be mindful of this new aspect when managing their workforce and accommodating requests.
What Do You Need to Do?
Employers should review and update their policies and procedures to incorporate the new right to request predictable working hours. It's crucial to communicate this change to employees and establish a process for handling such requests in a fair and transparent manner.
How Can We Help?
MyPeople is dedicated to assisting its clients in adapting to the new right to request predictable working hours, and amending policies, communications and contracts.
