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Family-friendly rights and policies
Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 6 April 2025.
Updated to reflect changes to the right to request flexible working in place from 6 April 2024, including that it is now a day-one right.
Updated to reflect the updated version of the Acas code, applicable from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect changes to the right to request flexible working in place from 6 April 2024, including a requirement to consult with the employee.
Updated to reflect that the time limit for requests made on or after 6 April 2024 is reduced to two months.
Updated to reflect that the right to request flexible working is a day-one right from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect changes to the process for dealing with statutory flexible working requests, in place from 6 April 2024.
Updated to reflect that, from 6 April 2024, employers must inform the employee of their decision on a flexible working request within two months.
Updated to reflect that, from 6 April 2024, employees can make two flexible working requests in any 12-month period.
Updated to reflect changes to the right to request flexible working in place from 6 April 2024, including that the employer must respond within two months.
Frequently asked questions and answers on family-friendly rights and policies.