Wednesday - 19 November 2008
News
The government is to consult business on ways of dealing with flexible working requests.
The consultation, published today, follows the announcement that the government would extend the right to request flexible working to parents with children who are 16 and under.
The consultation will also consider whether to scrap the requirement for employers to provide formal notification on whether an application has proved successful.
Pat McFadden, employment relations minister, said: "The right to request flexible working has worked well because it helps employees to balance their home and work lives, but at the same time gives employers the right to say no where there are legitimate business concerns.
"Parenting requirements don't end as children get older. We think it is right to extend this successful scheme and help parents of older children access the flexibility they need."
What do you think? Send your views to today's online editor Graham Simons
Flexible working
Published: 26 August 2008
The consultation, published today, follows the announcement that the government would extend the right to request flexible working to parents with children who are 16 and under.
The consultation will also consider whether to scrap the requirement for employers to provide formal notification on whether an application has proved successful.
Pat McFadden, employment relations minister, said: "The right to request flexible working has worked well because it helps employees to balance their home and work lives, but at the same time gives employers the right to say no where there are legitimate business concerns.
"Parenting requirements don't end as children get older. We think it is right to extend this successful scheme and help parents of older children access the flexibility they need."
What do you think? Send your views to today's online editor Graham Simons
CommentsPost a comment
The following comments have been posted in response to this article:I think this review is highly overdue!! It is about time that government recognises the fact that parenting challenges do not end when your child turns six. And indeed our streets are full 'latch key' teenagers! This can only be a positive move for parents and employers.
Emily Brook 26 Aug 2008
| Job Title | Job Location | Job Position |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving Public Sector market requires... | London | Permanent |
| Senior Marketing Recruiter - Dubai -... | International | Permanent |
| Consultant (Sales & Marketing... | North West | Permanent |
| Senior Recruitment Consultant for Dubai... | International | Permanent |
| Senior Recruiter to set up Insurance... | London | Permanent |
| Senior Marketing Recruiter to develop... | London | Permanent |
