From 6 April those with children aged under 16 can ask their employer to consider a flexible working request, under the Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations 2009. The current regulations only allow parents with children under 6 or disabled children under 18 to ask for flexible working. The new legislation excludes Northern Ireland.

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To read the full regulations go to:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2009/uksi_20090595_en_1