New Legislation

Keep a look out for The Workers (Predictable Terms act Conditions) Act 2023.

Coming into force sometime next year, this new legislation provides all workers, including those on zero-hours contracts, with the legal right to request a predictable working pattern, given they meet specific eligibility criteria.

Dealing with a request for a predictable working pattern will follow a procedure similar to flexible working requests. However, a significant distinction is crucial: employers are now mandated to address these requests within a month.

The primary impact of this new right is likely to be felt by employers who rely on zero-hours workers, making it a more substantial challenge for some compared to others.

If you want to know more about how this might affect you, get in touch.