Tips for Managing Flexible Working Requests

In this episode of DC Talks, Emma O’Connor explains how employers should approach flexible working requests in practice. She outlines the legal framework, highlights the need for a fair and consultative process, and explains when requests can be refused with clear, evidence‑based reasoning.Looking ahead, she emphasises that flexible working is now a baseline expectation, with upcoming reforms increasing scrutiny on employer decisions—making a proactive, commercially aware approach essential.www.doyleclayton.co.uk© Copyright 2025 Doyle Clayton Solicitors Limited