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Flexible work requests.
When to approve, when to decline, and how to handle flexible work requests properly.
Written by
Carlile Dowling Lawyers
General information only — not legal advice.
Erick advises employers on responding to flexible-work requests under the Employment Relations Act — grounds for refusal, process requirements, and good-faith obligations.
Full article in progress
This article is being prepared and will cover how employers should handle flexible work requests, including the statutory process and valid grounds for declining.
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