Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions

Prevent employers enforcing office attendance when the role can be done at home

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should prevent all employers from enforcing office attendance when the role can be done at home.
All employers should recognise going to the office as employees' choice. If the role can be done remotely, this should be allowed.

Working from home can be more cost effective due to less travelling. Work-life balance can also be improved, and emissions and stress levels lowered. This may also be better for the company as they have to hire and maintain less office space.

Timeline

7 Dec 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 7 Dec 2023
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.