The government has launched a consultation on enhancing flexible working rights.
The consultation – Making Flexible Working the Default – proposes the right to request flexible working to become a day one right, simplifying the administrative process for managing requests, and how employers can suggest alternatives.
The consultation has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores. Chief executive, James Lowman, said: “We know how important it is to our colleagues to balance to work and personal commitments so we welcome more clarity on flexible working requests.
“The convenience sectors offer genuinely flexible, secure working opportunities that are informed by good communications between retailers and stores colleagues.”
The consultation closes on 1 December 2021.
