Flexibility British bosses will be forced to meet employees requesting flexible work Employers will need to demonstrate strong business requirements when declining hybrid accommodations iStock.com/byryo Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Friday 18 September 2026 Bosses will soon have to tell workers face-to-face why their request to work from home has been refused under new guidelines announced by the UK government this week. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Culture Return-to-office mandates may reveal more about bosses than reluctant staff Flexibility Hybrid working touted as cure for global birthrate slump Flexibility Victoria debuts right to work from home law amid uptick in spying bosses Mental Health Agoraphobic council worker wins work-from-home dispute