Check my rights · Employment & work

Flexible-working request problem

Check whether the request was handled reasonably, decided on proper grounds and kept separate from discrimination issues.

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Does another part of the problem overlap?

Use a connected checker when the same facts also involve a second issue.

Disciplinary or grievance problemIdentify whether you need to answer allegations, raise a grievance, appeal a decision or preserve a protected issue.Discrimination or reasonable-adjustment problemSeparate protected-characteristic discrimination, harassment and the duty to make reasonable adjustments.Holiday or time-off request refusedSeparate annual leave, statutory family or dependant leave, disability issues and discretionary workplace policy.

Where has it reached?

Move to the next stage without losing the original issue.

They have repliedTest the reason, refusal or explanation they gave you.It remains unresolvedStructure, audit or escalate the complaint.You need outside reviewFind the correct ombudsman, regulator, appeal or court route.