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Requesting Flexible Working Arrangements

This Fact Sheet discusses how eligible employees can request flexible working arrangements

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) gives eligible employees with special circumstances the legal right to make a request for flexible working arrangements.

For more information about requesting flexible working arrangements, we recommend you download the ‘Requesting Flexible Working Arrangements’ Fact Sheet.

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