Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
288. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Workplace Relations Commission intends to publish the Code of Practice on the ''Right to Request Remote Working"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29684/23]
View answerThe Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act was enacted on 4 April 2023. Under the Act, all employees will have a right to request remote working.
The legislation contains an obligation on the employer to consider both their needs and the needs of employees when considering a request for remote working arrangements. Employers will also be required to have regard to a Code of Practice when considering such a request from their employees. Work on the development of the Code of Practice is ongoing. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) have recently held a public consultation, which was receiving submissions up until 9 June. My intention is that the Code will be published as soon as practicable, following the conclusion of the work of the WRC.
