Second Stage Current 34th Dáil 12/2026
Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026
- Sponsor
- George Lawlor
- Introduced
- 4 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Feb 2026
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- Gives employees a legal right to request remote work if their employer can reasonably accommodate it.
- Amends the 2023 Work Life Balance Act to add remote working provisions and related requirements.
- Currently at Second Stage debate; specific enforcement mechanisms and employer exceptions not yet detailed.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 34th Dáil4 Feb 2026
- Second Stage 34th Dáil4 Feb 2026