Working Hours, Flexible Working & Leave
Managing working hours, flexible working and time off can raise all sorts of questions, particularly when you’re balancing employee requests with the needs of your business.
Here you’ll find practical guidance on working hours, flexible working, annual leave, family leave and other types of time away from work.
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What Should You Do if You Receive Two or More Flexible Working Requests at the Same Time?
Understand how to consider each request.
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How Far in Advance Can an Employee Submit a Flexible Working Request?
Find out how best to handle an early application.
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How Long Does an Employee Have to Be AWOL Before You Can Dismiss Them?
A guide for UK businesses.
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Can You Stop an Employee Having a Second Job?
A guide for employers.
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What Rights Do Working Parents Have During Family Emergencies?
Information for SMEs.
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What Are the Working Time Regulations?
…And why do they matter?
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What Is AWOL?
What employers should do if an employee doesn't turn ip for work.
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Carer's Leave Explained
A guide for UK employers.
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What Is Garden Leave?
…And how does it work?
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Can Employers Refuse Flexible Working Requests?
Guidance for small businesses in the UK.
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How To Manage Flexible Working Requests
A 2026 guide.