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Use the online tools to find out if you have the right to request flexible working and which flexible working pattern might suit you

Flexible working can have benefits for both you and your employer and some employees have the right to request a flexible working pattern

Guidance about making a request to work flexibly to your employer, including how you should make your request and what to include

Your employer should consider your application and let you know their decision - if you don't agree with the outcome you may be able to appeal

Find out what home working is and the employment rights of workers who work from home

Information about different types of part-time work and the benefits working part-time can have

If you are a part-time worker you are protected against being treated unfairly because of your working pattern