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UK Workers Poised to Demand Four-Day Work Week Under New Labour Plans

The UK is on the brink of a workplace revolution as the Labour government proposes a law allowing employees to request a four-day working week.

Under the new plans, workers could compress their contracted hours into four days instead of the traditional five, aiming to boost productivity and support new parents re-entering the workforce. While employees currently have the right to request flexible working arrangements, the proposed legislation would strengthen this right, making it more challenging for employers to refuse unless it is 'not reasonably feasible.' Business groups have urged caution, highlighting the potential impacts on operational feasibility and the broader economy.

The government's initiative represents a significant shift in the balance of power between workers and employers, with the law expected to be published in mid-October.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think a shorter work week would make people happier or more stressed about completing their work?

 @9SSZQZ4Independent from Iowa  commented…2yrs2Y

I think that it would make people happier cause they get to go home sooner.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you were an employer, would you support a four-day work week, and why or why not?

 @9SSZXLQ from Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

Four day work week is fine I think. 3 rest days to yourself to do what you want.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would having a three-day weekend every week change your personal life and ambitions?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Labour to give workers right to a four-day working week as radical new law shifts power balance

https://mirror.co.uk

The new Labour government is about to radically shift the power balance between workers and bosses in a move that is hoped will increase productivity and help new parents get back into work

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

https://bbc.co.uk

Full-time workers' rights to ask for a four-day working week could be strengthened under government plans to increase flexible ... Employees already have the right to request flexible working, external Employers must deal with requests in a "reasonable ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Workers will be allowed to DEMAND a four-day working week from their employers under new Labour plans

https://dailymail.co.uk

Under a system of 'compressed hours' planned for the autumn, employees could be able to work their contracted hours in four days rather than five.

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