Uptake of flexible and remote working has grown over the past few years. This guide aims to help employers and managers manage flexible working requests, dispel myths around flexible working, and consider creative flexible working solutions that go beyond simply working remotely.

In addition to the steps below, you can use this flowchart to help you repond to a flexible working request.

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The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) will make flexible working a default day one right (apart from when it is not reasonably feasible). This change is not expected to take effect until 2027. Keep up to date with the latest on these changes with our Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker.
 
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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