Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06pm on 30 Aug 2024,Friday International
The UK government plans to require employers to offer flexible working hours, including a four-day week, while ensuring full-time hours. Deputy PM Angela Rayner is leading the initiative, aiming to introduce legislation this autumn. Although businesses will not be forced to implement four-day weeks, employers must offer flexible hours unless it is "not reasonably feasible." Conservatives like Kevin Hollinrake have raised concerns about the potential impact on businesses, citing increased costs. However, a recent trial showed positive outcomes for companies that adopted a four-day work week. The proposal is part of Labour's "New Deal for Working People."
