Parents of children under the age of 17 (or 18
where the child is disabled) and individuals who have caring responsibilities
for an adult aged 18 or over have the statutory right to request flexible
working. They must have at least 26 weeks' continuous service. Under s.80F of the
Employment Rights Act 1996 an employee's application for a change
in terms and conditions of employment must:
| Relate to: |
Be for the purpose of: |
| The hours that he or she is required to work |
Enabling the employee to care for a child under the age of 17 (18 if the child is disabled) for whom he or she has parental responsibility or an adult aged 18 or over for whom he or she has caring responsibilities |
| The times when he or she is required to work |
Where, as between his or her home and a place of the employer's business, he or she is required to work |
Related quick reference items
Flexible working requests - permissible reasons for rejection
Flexible working requests - required contents
Interactive guidance: Business Link flexible working procedure flowchart. |
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