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Flexible working webinar

Employees increasingly expect more flexibility when it comes to when and where they work. With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating this trend, we are seeing a rise in formal flexible working requests and tribunal litigation when requests are declined. This flexible working webinar therefore covers the following:

  • Background – flexing with the times
  • Legal framework
    • Making and responding to requests
    • The 8 business grounds for refusing a request
    • Considering alternatives and informal arrangements
  • Potential legal claims and recent cases
  • Practical tips
    • Returning from maternity leave
    • Sickness and Covid related requests
  • Government consultation

**Please note this is a recording of a live webinar**

The data contained in this presentation is for general information only and was recorded on 8th February 2022. The law and practice changes from time to time. This presentation is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this presentation.