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Why the flexible working law won’t ‘put the kibosh’ on City firms’ back-to-office push

The Flexible Working Bill is not a 'game changer,' legal experts caution

Employees can now make up to two flexible working requests in any 12-month period but only if they have been with their employer at least 26 weeks
Employees can now make up to two flexible working requests in any 12-month period but only if they have been with their employer at least 26 weeks Photo: Getty Images

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City firms will still be able to drag their workers back to the office, despite new legislation that grants professionals the right to request flexible working arrangements.

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