Overview of a Flexible Working Policy
What is a Flexible Working Policy?
A Flexible Working Policy sets out a company’s position on flexible working arrangements and how its employees can apply for such an arrangement.
A Flexible Working Policy can help employees with family or caregiver responsibilities facilitate some of their requests within reasonable means.
A Flexible Working Policy explains how the employee can apply for a flexible working arrangement. The policy should be used in conjunction with a Flexible Working Request.
Key points included
- Types of flexible working;
- Eligibility for making requests;
- Reasons to approve or reject requests;
- Process to appeal rejected requests; and
- Implementing approved requests.
