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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…
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You can use this form to make an application to work flexibly under the right provided in law to eligible employees.
Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent.
Help to implement flexible working including a toolkit of resources, webinar training and support from flexible working ambassador multi-academy trusts and schools.
Resources, including guidance and case studies, to help to promote flexible working in schools.
The revised Acas Code on requests for flexible working provides statutory guidance to both employers and employees when dealing with flexible working requests.
Updated non-statutory guidance for employers and staff who want to make arrangements for flexible working.
This consultation seeks views from individuals and businesses on proposals to reform flexible working regulations.
This call for evidence seeks views from individuals and businesses on their experiences of non-statutory flexible working, including how it operates in practice.
We are seeking views on the proposals made by the Low Pay Commission, to address the issue of ‘one-sided flexibility’.
Findings from a four-stage research project exploring flexible working practice in schools among teachers and leaders.
The Ministry of Defence is exploring how to better support armed forces personnel with more opportunities to adapt their service to meet their modern needs and aspirations.
Research into the costs and benefits associated with implementing flexible working in schools.
Guidance for local authorities in England who are considering adopting a 4-day working week.
Find out how to apply to become a provider of training to school leaders in the effective implementation of flexible working.
How the government is working with the education sector to help schools adopt flexible working arrangements that benefit teachers and children alike.
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