The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law on 4th April last, with the provisions to take effect upon Commencement Orders as signed by the Minister. The new rights under the Act include:
- A right for parents of under 12s and carers to request flexible working;
- A right to five days leave each year (unpaid) for personal care for serious medical reasons for parents or family carers;
- A right to request remote working;
- A right to five paid days leave each year for victims of domestic violence;
- An extension of the right to paid breastfeeding breaks from six months to two years.
