Family Friendly Policy

Employees benefit from a number of ‘family-friendly’ pieces of legislation.

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We assist employers with a wide range of family-friendly policies, including:

  • Understanding and implementing existing policies
  • Addressing and preventing discrimination concerns
  • Handling requests for accommodations
  • Navigating changes in employment legislation
  • Negotiating employment terms
  • Managing harassment issues
  • Resolving employment disputes
  • Adjusting policies for changes in employee family circumstances

Understanding Family-Friendly Policies

Ensuring your business is compliant with family-friendly policies is crucial. We can help you draft and understand these policies and how they apply to your workplace, ensuring that your practices are both fair and lawful.

Addressing discrimination concerns

If you face claims of discrimination due to family responsibilities, we can assess the situation, determine if any rights were breached, and guide you on the appropriate course of action to resolve the issue.

Handling Requests

If an employee requests accommodations like flexible work hours or parental leave and you need to deny the request, we can help ensure your actions are legally compliant and provide guidance on how to address any disputes that may arise.

Navigating Legal Changes

Changes in legislation or regulations related to family-friendly policies can impact your business. We keep you informed of these changes and help you understand their implications, ensuring your policies remain compliant.

Negotiating Employment Terms

When negotiating employment contracts, particularly those involving family-friendly policies, we can help ensure that the terms are fair and compliant with current legislation, protecting your business interests.

Resolving Employment Disputes

If disputes regarding family-friendly policies arise, we help you explore your legal options, including mediation, arbitration, or employment tribunal claims, to achieve a fair resolution.

Managing Changes in Family Circumstances

Significant changes in an employee’s family circumstances, such as the birth of a child or a family member requiring care, can affect their employment rights. We provide guidance on how to adjust your policies to accommodate these changes while maintaining compliance with the law.

How can I contact Franklins Solicitors?

To find out more or discuss any other aspect of employment law, please contact our Employment Law team by calling 01908 660966 or 01604 828282. You can also email us at info@franklins-sols.co.uk or click on the button below to arrange for someone to get in touch.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Employment Law

What are Family Friendly Policies?

Family Friendly Policies are practices and regulations that aim to create a supportive work environment for employees, enabling them to balance their work and family commitments more effectively.

Who is eligible for Family Friendly Policies?

Generally, most employees are eligible for certain Family Friendly Policies such as flexible working hours. For parental leave or shared parental leave, eligibility depends on factors like length of service and relationship with the child and the company’s policy.

What types of leave are available under Family Friendly Policies?

There are various types of leave including maternity leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, and unpaid parental leave. Each has specific eligibility criteria and notice periods.

How does the application process work for these leaves?

The process varies depending on the type of leave and the company’s process. Generally, employees need to notify their employer of their intention to take leave, providing sufficient notice. For maternity leave, this is by the end of the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth.

What do Family Friendly Policies mean in terms of flexible working hours?

Flexible working can involve changes to start or finish times, part-time working, job sharing, or working from home. All employees have the legal right to request flexible working after 26 weeks of employment.

How can businesses provide support in the workplace for employees with family commitments?

Support can include implementing flexible working policies, creating a supportive culture where employees feel comfortable discussing their family commitments, and providing facilities for parents, such as breastfeeding spaces and childcare services.

Contact the Franklins Employment Law team

If you have any questions about employment law, please don’t hesitate to contact our team of experts who are on hand and ready to help you.