Since the change in law earlier this year which gave all employees the right to request flexible working, many lawyers will be working closely with clients to support them in implementing an effective and practical flexible working policy. And more change to how people work day-to-day is on its way, with shared parental leave coming into force next April.
With all this change to the workplace encouraging more flexible ways of working, lawyers may well reflect on their own inflexible working day and long hours culture.
