Flexible Working rights 2024

From April 2024 One of the most significant changes to the Flexible Working Regulations is the expansion of flexible working rights. The traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming a relic of the past as employees seek a better work-life balance. The new regulations gave employees the right to request flexible working arrangements, such as remote work or altered working hours, regardless of their length of service (so it will become a day one right).

As well as this, further changes to flexible working are on the horizon. The changes include:

• Employees will now be able to make two flexible working requests in any 12-month period.

• Requests must be dealt with by employers within two months of receipt of a request if no extension is agreed.

• Employers are not able to refuse a request until they have ‘consulted’ with the employee.

• Employees will no longer, in their application, have to explain what effect they think agreeing to the request would have.

If you feel you need support with this process, policy or handling the response please get in touch.