Remote working: Unions accuse Government of trying to 'fob off' workers with review

The Labour Party also said: 'There is no credible evidence that forcing people back into offices improves performance.'

Critics have have called for legislation to be reformed to ensure a right to remote working. File picture

Unions have accused the Government of trying to "fob off" workers on the right to remote working, after the enterprise minister claimed it will improve its code of practice in the area.

Following a mandatory review under the legislation, Peter Burke defended the Government’s approach and said he would recommend the code be revised to ensure employers give comprehensive and transparent reasons for their remote working decisions.