Are you aware of the changes to the Flexible Working Legislation?

In July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, stated that employees had the right to request variations to the terms of their employment contract, including working hours and times.

As of April 2024, the Act has been updated removing the requirement to have 26 weeks continuous service before making a request and allowing employees to apply from their first working day.

The updated version also requires the employer to consult with the employee before they are able to refuse the new flexible working request.

This request can be made twice within a 12-month period (previously only once) and an explanation is no longer needed for reasons for the request.

On application of the request, an explanation is no longer required from the employee. There is a two-month window to make a response from the employer. Reasons for a refusal may include harm for the job performance or costs incurred to the business.

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