Q: I understand that the legislation has changed concerning flexible working and that I may be eligible to apply even though I do not have care responsibilities. Could you explain the changes please? A: The law on flexible working changed significantly in June 2014 and includes the right for all employees who have 26 weeks' service to request flexible working, removing the need for employees to be able to demonstrate care responsibilities. The changes abolish many features of the old statutory request procedure, which places a broad duty to 'deal with the application in a reasonable manner'. This ambiguity will be open to challenge from both sides but arguably favours the employer.
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