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UK Committee Urges Remote Work for Disability Support

11/14/2025

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UK committee urged the government to promote home working to aid disabled individuals and reduce unemployment, noting employers retain health and safety duties.
It warned employees could sue for home injuries, underscoring employer duties.
Baroness Scott called for guidance on reasonable flexible working requests amid fears civil servants could strike if forced back.
The Employment Rights Bill would allow immediate unfair dismissal claims and remote-work requests, costing £5 billion annually.

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UK committee urged the government to promote home working to aid disabled individuals and reduce unemployment, noting employers retain health and safety duties.
It warned employees could sue for home injuries, underscoring employer duties.
Baroness Scott called for guidance on reasonable flexible working requests amid fears civil servants could strike if forced back.
The Employment Rights Bill would allow immediate unfair dismissal claims and remote-work requests, costing £5 billion annually.