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From April 2007, those with caring responsibilities will have the legal right to ask to work flexibly. So just how extensive is the definition of “carer”?
Published 11.01.2007
In September 2019 the TUC stated that “at least one in three flexible working requests are rejected”. What’s often forgotten is that a request must be valid or it can be rejected. What does this
mean?
Published 10.10.2019
The percentage of employees with care responsibilities for adult family members is increasing and will continue to rise with an ageing population and workforce. Must you grant them any time off for
this purpose?
Published 15.09.2015
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
A member of staff has heard about some recent changes to the laws on flexible working. As a result, they’re now saying that you must give them this type of arrangement. Are they right?
Published 30.04.2009
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
You’ve recently received a statutory flexible working application from an employee. It’s been made on the basis that they “care for a parent”. Their proposal is workable, but you’re not sure if they
qualify. How can you be sure?
Published 21.09.2011
You’ve probably heard that the government is to grant “all employees” flexible working rights. Is this extension to the legislation as bad as it sounds?
Published 06.12.2012
You may have heard that the government is delaying extending the right to request flexible working due to the economic downturn. Is this actually the case?
Published 27.11.2008
The Women and Equalities Committee has told the government that flexible working should be an automatic right in every job from day one of employment. Is this major change really likely to happen?
Published 14.04.2016
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