Are You A Flexible Employer?

Are you aware of the latest changes in employment law to hit the UK economy and, if so, are you prepared to follow suit?

Did you know that with effect from 30 June 2014, all employees in the UK with over six months' continuous service have the legal right to request flexible working? In effect, these employees can now make a formal request to their employer and ask to work flexible start and finish times, or even work from home. Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? Well, in truth, it probably is.

The problem lies in the fact that the employer does not actually have to agree to the request; an employer can still very easily say "no" and insist that its employees work to their contract. This leaves us wondering whether these latest developments will actually have any positive impact. Certainly, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg seems to think that flexible working will boost productivity and staff morale. He even goes as far as saying that the measures will help