Flexible Working

Employees who have children aged 16 or under (or disabled children under the age of 18) have the right to request flexible working to their Employer. Recently the legislation has included carers with the right to request flexible working. You can apply for different hours; location; times and patterns of work.
What are the next steps?

1. Detail your request in writing to your Employer. It must also include a start date that gives the Employer reasonable time to implement the changes. There may be a form to complete so check your Company's policy.
2. You must confirm your relationship with the child/ carer in the letter.
   
3. Your Employer has a statutory duty to seriously consider your request and can only refuse it based on clear business grounds.
4. A meeting must be arranged by your Employer within 28 days.
   
5. You have the right to be accompanied by a colleague at the meeting and you will be informed of a decision within 14 days.
6. You have a right to appeal the decision made by your Employer and should do so within 14 days of receiving the decision.

If you need further advice on the above or if you are a business and require a written policy then please contact us at enquiries@hroasis.co.uk.