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Remote-Working Tribunal Filings Drop 13% Amid Job Market Shift

4/12/2026

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In Great Britain, remote-working tribunal filings fell 13% in 2025.
The decline ends a six-year rising trend, amid a tighter job market and higher unemployment.
The right to request flexible working began in April 2024 and may have encouraged internal resolution.
Some employers feel empowered by tribunal rulings, increasing office attendance requirements.
The backlog of open cases has surpassed 500,000, with hearings lasting up to three years.

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Story summary

In Great Britain, remote-working tribunal filings fell 13% in 2025.
The decline ends a six-year rising trend, amid a tighter job market and higher unemployment.
The right to request flexible working began in April 2024 and may have encouraged internal resolution.
Some employers feel empowered by tribunal rulings, increasing office attendance requirements.
The backlog of open cases has surpassed 500,000, with hearings lasting up to three years.