Appendix 2 – Forthcoming Related Legislation

Perth and Kinross Council · 31 January 2024
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APPENDIX 2 
Forthcoming Legislative Changes – Confirmed and Potential 
Legislation Key Provision Status
Employee Relations
(Flexible Working)
Act 2023
Provides employees with the
right to request flexible working
from the first day of
employment with 2 requests
per 12 month period 
Effective 6 April 2024
Carers Leave Act
2023
Introduces a minimum unpaid
leave entitlement for carers 
Effective 6 April 2024
Workers
(Predictable Terms
and Conditions) Act
2023
Provides the right for
employees to request a
predictable working pattern 
Received Royal Assent
September 2023.
Expected implementation
around September 2024
Neonatal Care
(Leave and Pay)
Act 2023
Provides the right to 12 weeks’
leave and pay when neonatal
care is required 
Passed May 2023.
Will be implemented April
2025
Paternity (Leave
and Pay) Bill
Proposes further flexibility in
the timing and design of
paternity leave use 
At second reading in
Parliament
Miscarriage Leave
Bill
Proposes three days’ paid
leave for employees where
they experience miscarriage,
ectopic pregnancy or molar
pregnancy before 24 weeks 
At second reading in
Parliament