Flexible working, parental rights and family-friendly provisions

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  FW01: What legislation governs flexible working, parental rights and other family-friendly provisions?

  Legislation governing flexible working, time off for training,parental rights and other family-friendly provisions.
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  FW02: Do employees have the right to work flexibly?

  The right of employees to work flexibly.
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  FW03: Which employees qualify to make a request for more flexible working arrangements?

  Employees which qualify to make a request for more flexible working arrangements.
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  FW04: What sort of flexibility is covered by a request for flexible working?

  The sort of flexibility which is covered by a request for flexible working.
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  FW05: Is there a formal procedure to follow when making and responding to a request for flexible working arrangements?

  The formal procedure for making and responding to, a request for flexible working arrangements.
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  FW06: Can an employer refuse a request for flexible working if they believe that the employee has not provided enough evidence of their caring responsibilities?

  Refusing a request for flexible working if an employer believes that an employee has not provided enough evidence of their caring responsibilities.
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  FW07: If an employer refuses a request for flexible working can a further application be made at a later date?

  Making a further application for flexible working at a later date if an employer refuses a request.
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  FW08: Can the procedure governing flexible working procedure be varied?

  Whether an agreed flexible working procedure can be varied.
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  FW09: What factors can an employer take into account when considering whether to refuse a request for flexible working?

  The factors an employer should take into account when considering whether to refuse a request for flexible working.
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  FW10: If an employer refuses a request for flexible working what claims may the employee make?

  Claims an employee can make if an employer refuses a request for flexible working.
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  FW11: Which employees qualify to make a request for time off for training?

  Which employees qualify to make a request for time off for training.
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  FW12: Is there a formal procedure to follow when making and responding to a request for time off for training?

  The formal procedure which shold be followed when making and responding to, a request for time off for training.
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  FW13: What factors can an employer take into account when considering whether to refuse a request for time off for training and if it is refused what claims may the employee make?

  The factors can an employer should take into account when considering whether to refuse a request for time off for training and if it is refused, the kind of claims an can employee make.
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  FW14: Which employees qualify for parental leave?

  Which employees qualify for parental leave.
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  FW15: What must an employer offer by way of parental leave?

  What must an employer offer by way of parental leave.
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  FW16: Are there any exceptions to the parental leave provisions for parents with disabled children?

  Parental leave entitlement for parents with disabled children.
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  FW17: Does an employee have the right to return to the same position following a period of parental leave?

  The right of an employee to return to the same position following a period of parental leave.
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  FW18: If an employer refuses parental leave or time off for dependants, what claims may the employee make?

  Claims an employee can make if an employer refuses parental leave or time off for dependants.
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  FW19: What must an employer offer by way of time off for dependants, for example if a family member dies or is ill?

  What must an employer offer by way of time off for dependants, for example if a family member dies or is ill.
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  FW20: Does the need for time off to care for a dependant have to be a sudden and unexpected emergency?

  Whether the need for time off to care for a dependant has to be a sudden and unexpected emergency.