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Who can request flexible working?

Flexible working describes a range of working patterns which can benefit you with your work-life balance. Find out if you have a statutory (legal) right to make a flexible working request.

• Who can request flexible working?

Flexible working: making an application

If you have a statutory right to make an application for flexible working there is a process you must follow. Find out about making your application and the information you should include.

• Flexible working: making an application

Flexible working: the outcome of your application

Your employer should follow a set process in considering your application. If your application isn’t accepted your employer should discuss it further with you. If your application is rejected you have the right to appeal on a number of grounds.

• Flexible working: the outcome of your application

Useful contacts

• Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)

• Citizens Advice Bureau

• Jobcentre Plus

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• More useful contacts