Employers are having to be increasingly flexible in their approach to employees with children. There is now a raft of family-friendly legislation, ranging from maternity and paternity leave to adoption leave and the right to request a variation in terms and conditions (also known as the flexible working request). The right to request flexible working has also been extended to those with caring obligations.  Companies are therefore required to keep abreast of the latest entitlements and they should ensure employees are fairly and consistently treated.

In addition, the current government agenda is to expand rights to encourage parental responsibility. We can advise you as to the minimum statutory requirements and also as to best practice in your sector. We can prepare appropriate policies and assist your team in implementing those policies. We are happy to review your existing documentation and suggest ways to update and improve it in ways that will fit in with your workplace needs.