When an employee makes a flexible working request, you can insist on a trial period. As this nears an end, you’ll then need to decide whether to make it permanent or not. What’s the best way to
communicate your decision?
Published 13.01.2015
All employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service have the right to request a flexible working arrangement. In the event you reject such a request do they have any statutory right of appeal?
Published 09.12.2015
Despite rumours to the contrary, the right to request flexible working may still be extended from April 6 2009. Should this cause you any concern?
Published 05.03.2009
It’s estimated that around ten million employees now have the statutory right to request a flexible working pattern. But how can you deal with an application from a member of staff who isn’t a parent
or a carer and so doesn’t have this right?
Published 15.05.2009
On 30 June 2014 the right to request flexible working will be extended to all employees. Could you save yourself the hassle of dealing with any applications by having a “no flexible working requests”
rule?
Published 21.05.2014
An employee has submitted a request for homeworking and you suspect that it is motivated by a desire to reduce their childcare costs. How can you make it clear that your time isn’t for looking after
their children?
Published 06.11.2014
A few months ago an employee made a flexible working request and it was agreed that they could alter their hours. But they’re now coming and going as they please. How should you handle this
situation?
Published 30.11.2010
The Labour party has pledged to give all employees the right to request flexible working from day one of employment if it wins the next general election. You could do this anyway, but why is it
probably a bad idea?
Published 07.03.2019
On 6 April 2014 the statutory right to request flexible working will be extended to all employees. Thankfully, this change isn’t as bad for employers as it first sounds. What do you need to know?
Published 29.01.2014
Six months ago one of your employees made a statutory flexible working request, which was refused. They’ve now made another application - this time on different grounds. Do you have to give it the
time of day?
Published 09.09.2009