Flexible Working and Working Hours
Would you like to change your working hours or have more flexibility? Are you unable to make your hours work around childcare? We give our advice on your right to request flexible working and working hours.Watch our flexible working webinar with Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka on YouTube.
Flexible working and the right to request
An explanation of your rights relating to making a flexible working request, how to make the request, and what happens next.
What to do if your flexible working request is refused
Detailed guide on your rights and what to do if your employer refuses your flexible working request
Tips for negotiating flexible working
Information on how to negotiate an agreement on flexible working.
Flexible working and discrimination
When can a refusal of flexible working amount to discrimination under the Equality Act for parents and those with caring responsibilities?
Choosing a new work pattern: a step by step guide for employees
A guide to deciding what type of flexible working pattern to ask for.
Part time workers – protection against less favourable treatment
An overview on part time workers' rights under the Part Time Worker Regulations 2000.
Is there a right to work part time?
Many parents would like to work part time, especially after having a baby or returning to work from family leave. Some employers are happy to negotiate part time working. Unfortunately there is no right to change your working hours to part time. But you may have a right to request flexible working, that you can use to request to work part time.
Can my employer make me work on holidays if I can’t get childcare?
Do I have a right to time off for holidays? What are my rights if I can't get childcare? Can my employer force me to work?
Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children
Information about the right to request flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children.
Sample letter to request flexible working
An example sample letter to request flexible working.