There have been significant changes to flexible working in recent years, and this interactive masterclass will give learners the opportunity to explore and understand the legal and practical requirements of managing flexible working requests. By attending this course learners will be able to confidently manage a flexible working request from start to finish
There will also be highly participative sections of the workshop focusing on real life case studies and opportunities to share experiences and have particular questions answered.
At the end of this masterclass attendees will have the confidence and ability to:
What is flexible working?
Complying with the ACAS Code of Practice
Legal considerations
Eligibility for requesting
The application process
Receiving a request and top tips on how to manage
Holding a meeting
Considering potential outcomes and options for employers
How to handle an appeal
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Applying your knowledge – practical real life case studies
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this masterclass attendees will have the confidence and ability to:
Confidently manage a flexible working request from start to finish
Complying with the ACAS Code of Practice
Understand the steps required when dealing with flexible working requests
Conduct a flexible working meeting with a clear structure and within the law
Appreciate and comply with the legal framework when dealing with flexible working
Reflect on their organisation’s flexible working policies and practices
