Work-life balance in the Employment Rights Act: more of the same?

M. N. Pearson

doi:10.1080/09615768.2026.2712746

August 7, 2026King s Law JournalOpen Access

Work-life balance in the Employment Rights Act: more of the same?

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This research examines the evolution of work-life balance rights within the framework of the Employment Rights Act, focusing on the nature of legislative changes.
Analyzes legislative texts related to work-life balance rights
Reviews historical amendments and their implications
Evaluates the effectiveness of existing rights
Finds that new rights often build on previous ones without substantial change
Identifies a pattern of minor amendments rather than transformative changes
Suggests a continuing trend of stagnant work-life balance legislation

Implication

Analysis reveals limited changes in employment rights related to work-life balance, suggesting stagnation in legal progress.

Abstract

Work–life balance rights are in the odd position of being regularly legislated on and amended but rarely significantly changed. Every so often a new right, usually building on an existing one, is i...

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