New Flexible Working Requests. Is your business ready?

But did you know from June 30^th the law will change, and all employees with at least 26 weeks service will have the right to request flexible working? As an employer you must provide a valid business reason as to why a request cannot be granted.

What are the basics?

The right is to request flexible working. It is not a right to be given flexible working. This is an important distinction.

ACAS has produced a useful written guidance to employers on points to consider when a request is made under the new legislation, together with a Draft Code of Practice.