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  • Employees do not have a right to flexible working but they do have a right to make a flexible working request (for example, to change their hours or place of work). From 6 April 2024, this is a day-one right.
  • From 6 April 2024, employees in Great Britain will have a right to make two flexible working requests a year.
  • From April 2024, employers must respond to requests within two months.
The Employment Rights Bill will make flexible working a default day-one right (apart from when it is not reasonably feasible) . Keep up to date with the latest on these changes with our Tracker of potential law changes.
 
This page outlines the current legislation that should still be followed until any changes come into force. We will update this page once any changes are enforced.

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