Use this flowchart to ensure that, on receiving a flexible working request on or after 6 April 2024, you comply with the requirements set out in the law on the statutory right to request flexible working. This flowchart is an example of a legally compliant process. Where your organisation's own procedures go beyond the procedure set out in this flowchart, you should follow these.
Updated to reflect changes to the statutory right to request flexible working process in force from 6 April 2024, and the impact on strategies leading employers can adopt.
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.
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.