Clarico Explains: The Updated WRC Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working

Clarico Explains is a series where we dive into the latest industry intel and break it down in a way that clarifies things for our clients.

The Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working 2026 (Code) was published on January 22, 2026. Prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), it replaces the original 2006 version to better reflect modern, post-pandemic workplace needs. At Clarico, we champion employers to be truly flexible and supportive when it comes to genuinely considering the demands of modern society their employees face daily.