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What is the law on flexible working requests?

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 introduced new laws on flexible working in the UK, which came into effect on 6 April 2024:

Day one right: Employees can request flexible working from their first day of employment, regardless of how long they’ve been with the company.
Multiple requests: Employees can make two requests for flexible working in any 12-month period.
Consultation: Employers must consult with employees before refusing a request.
Response time: Employers must respond to requests within two months.
No impact explanation: Employees no longer need to explain how their request might impact the company
For free managers guides and templates – Flexible Working request Guide & template (Support section) 👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/

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