Did You Know? | Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
As of 6 April 2024, UK employees have the statutory right to request flexible working from their first day of employment.
Employers are legally required to respond within two months of receiving a request. Employees can make up to two statutory requests per year, and employers must handle each request in a reasonable manner, considering business needs and providing valid reasons if declining.
Flexible working may include:
Remote or hybrid working
Compressed hours
Job sharing
Part-time work
At Consensus HR, we support employers with:
Legally compliant flexible working procedures
Drafting or updating policies
Managing requests and responses fairly
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