Extended right to request flexible working - Implementation date confirmed

Following our blog earlier this month announcing a delay in the introduction of the new extended right to request flexible working, which was due to come into force in April, the Government has now Following our blog earlier this month announcing a delay in the introduction of the new extended right to request flexible working, which was due to come into force in April, the Government has now confirmed the new implementation date. The extended right will apply from 30 June 2014. If you have not updated your flexible working policies to reflect the new right, the ACAS Code and supplementary guidance, then now is the time to do so. For more information on the new right and ACAS guidance, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Employment team.