Acas Code of Practice on requests for flexible working

The Acas Code of Practice on making and handling statutory requests for flexible working.

Code of Practice

Acas Code of Practice on requests for flexible working

Published 6 April 2024

About this Code

This Acas Code of Practice covers the statutory flexible working request procedure for employees and employers. 

Updates to this Code

We will be updating this Code of Practice. This is to reflect law changes expected in 2027.

Read and respond to our consultation on the draft updated Code of Practice on requests for flexible working

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