Flexible Working
Would you like to change your working hours? We give our advice on flexible working.
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read more on Time off work for grandparents and kinship carers Time off work for grandparents and kinship carers
If you are looking after a child that is not your own on a regular basis you may have similar rights to take time off work as if you were a parent. The kind of leave you are entitled to take depends on what kind of care arrangement you have with the child. This may […]
read more on Flexible working – negotiating Flexible working – negotiating
Information on how to negotiate an agreement on flexible working.
read more on How do I ask to change my working hours? How do I ask to change my working hours?
Here we explain your rights relating to making a flexible working request, for employees in England, Wales and Scotland.
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read more on The Law when a Collective Bargaining Agreement Changes your Contract The Law when a Collective Bargaining Agreement Changes your Contract
A collective bargaining agreement is an agreement between an employer and a trade union. This allows an employer to agree with the union the terms and conditions of employment (and possibly other matters) in relation to employees who are covered by the agreement. The general position is that where a provision of a collective agreement […]
read more on Time off work for grandparents and kinship carers Time off work for grandparents and kinship carers
If you are looking after a child that is not your own on a regular basis you may have similar rights to take time off work as if you were a parent. The kind of leave you are entitled to take depends on what kind of care arrangement you have with the child. This may […]
read more on Choosing a new work pattern – a step by step guide for employees Choosing a new work pattern – a step by step guide for employees
Flexible Working - a guide to deciding what hours to ask for.
read more on Flexible working and the law – a guide for employees Flexible working and the law – a guide for employees
A comprehensive guide to the law and flexible working for employees.
read more on Myths about seasonal holidays: can your employer make you work? Myths about seasonal holidays: can your employer make you work?
At this time of year, many parents are thinking about Christmas and New Year, and what time they can take off over the festive season. But whatever the school holidays and regardless of what festivals you celebrate, the reality is that there is no statutory right to have these days off, even if you have […]
read more on Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children
The right to request flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children are the same as parents of non-disabled children. An employee with 26 weeks of service with the same employer has the right to make a request to work flexibly. The employer has three months to respond (although this can be extended by […]
read more on Flexible working – negotiating Flexible working – negotiating
Information on how to negotiate an agreement on flexible working.
read more on Frequently asked questions about flexible working and imposed change Frequently asked questions about flexible working and imposed change
A list of the most frequently asked questions relating to flexible working.
read more on How do I ask to change my working hours? How do I ask to change my working hours?
Here we explain your rights relating to making a flexible working request, for employees in England, Wales and Scotland.
read more on Getting into Work Getting into Work
What sort of job or training should you choose? Where to find jobs: Filling in application forms and writing CVs: Going for Interviews: Access to Work What sort of job or training should you choose? Think about work you’ve done in the past, your interests especially those which could be used in the workplace and […]
read more on Employer changed my terms of employment without consent – what are my rights? The law on imposed changes and “new for old” contracts Employer changed my terms of employment without consent – what are my rights? The law on imposed changes and “new for old” contracts
Information on your rights if an employer asks you to change your hours.
read more on Myth of the month – is there a right to work part time? Myth of the month – is there a right to work part time?
Myth of the month - January 2017 - a right to work part time?
read more on Sample letter to request flexible working Sample letter to request flexible working
An example sample letter to request flexible working.
read more on Part-time working myths Part-time working myths
My hours are in my contract so my employer can’t change them… If only this were true – but even once you’ve got the hours which work for your family, unfortunately employers can and often do seek to change them. Although this is a breach of contract if you don’t agree, in practice that isn’t […]