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Survey findings on employers' perceptions of maternity and paternity leave and flexible working arrangements.
Requesting flexible working, how to make an application, what business reasons an employer can give to reject an application and how to appeal.
Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, for…
There are different ways of working flexibly. Job sharing Two people do…
Employees can apply for flexible working from their first day in a job.…
Employers must consider flexible working requests in a ‘reasonable…
Employees no longer have a statutory right to an appeal but may still be…
Leaders from across business and civil society have welcomed the Government strengthening employment protections.
Employer and employee guide to unpaid parental leave - eligibility, how much leave can be taken and notice periods
We're seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.
Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency official Parental Leave policy and procedures.
Parents and carers granted new and improved rights at work, covering leave entitlements and redundancy rules
Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent.
You can use this form to make an application to work flexibly under the right provided in law to eligible employees.
Employees working for one employer without a break, employments rights for continuous services, breaks that do not affect continuous service
Information about the Civil Service job share finder, and other resources for staff interested in working as a partner in a job share.
Resources, including guidance and case studies, to help to promote flexible working in schools.
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