• Podcast
  • Oct 23, 2025

Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – Hybrid and Remote Working

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In the latest episode of the Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast, Partner Stephen Ravenscroft and Associate Clare Irvine-Fortescue unpack the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid working arrangements. From contractual complexities around requesting a return to more office-based working to the impact of the latest statutory changes in flexible working requests, the episode covers what employers and employees need to know.

This episode explores:

  • What your contract really says about remote or hybrid work
  • How to vary terms fairly and legally
  • The new “day one” rights concerning flexible working requests and faster response times
  • Risks around fire and rehire—and the new Code of Practice
  • Discrimination risks and the duty to make reasonable adjustments
  • The deeper cultural and generational dynamics at play

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