Remote Work Tribunals See First Drop in Years as Labour Market Tightens. A significant shift in the UK's employment landscape has been observed, with the number of workers taking their bosses to court over remote working disputes declining for the first time since the pandemic. According to an analysis of employment tribunal records, the number of cases citing remote working issues dropped by 13% in 2025 compared to the previous year. Experts attribute this trend to a combination of rising unemployment and the growing recognition of employees' right to request flexible working arrangements, making some workers more reluctant to leave their jobs despite return-to-office mandates. As the labour market continues to evolve, this development may signal a shift towards greater flexibility in the workplace.
Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts sayThe number of workers in Great Britain taking their bosses to employment tribunals over remote working fell last year for the first time since Covid hit, with a tightening labour market making some more reluctant to leave roles despite return-to-office mandates.There were 54 employment tribunals decided in England, Scotland and Wales in 2025 that cited remote working, according to an analysis of records by the HR consultants Hamilton Nash: down 13% compared with 2024. Continue reading...
