Requests For Time Off For Training Delayed

Small businesses are to be spared from being forced to deal with requests for time off for training – for the time being.

Employers with more than 250 employees have been required to deal with requests since 6th April 2010, and the right to request time off for training was due to be extended to all businesses from 6th April 2011.

Following a consultation, the Government has confirmed that the right will not be extended as planned, so that the potential impact upon small businesses can be investigated further.

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Extention of flexible working hours

The Employment Relations Minister has confirmed the Government is likely to extend the right to request flexible working to all parents with a child under 18. Expected to be implemented in April 2011, the change will mean approximately 300,000 more employees could make a request. The Government is expected to announce a consultation on the extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees later this year.