You can sort of get the unlocked behavior by selecting “No Workspace.” In a way it’s like a dyanamic workspace- if you use it, then switch to another workspace, and later switch back to “No Workspace” the previous layout will be remembered.
Otherwise, you have to hit Update Workspace, or maybe make a macro like Update Workspace; Workspace X, where X is the space you want to go to.
(Not saying it’s better or worse the new way)