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Flexible Working Policy and Procedure

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Document updated: 14 May 2026

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage statutory flexible working requests fairly, reasonably and in line with business needs. It helps you respond to requests for changes to hours, working days, working patterns or work location from day one of employment.

What's included

A flexible working policy covering request rules, statutory limits, consultation, business reasons for refusal, appeals and withdrawn requests.

When to Use the Resource

Use when handling statutory flexible working requests or setting the process for changes to hours, pattern or place of work.

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