What is Flexible Working? When an employee is able to work when, where, and how they like, this is called flexible working. By law, an employee has a legal right to request flexible working from their first day of employment. This might look like: Working from home Hybrid working Compressed hours Part-time hours Flexitime Why Flexible Work? Flexibility at work is good for both employees and employers when it's done right. For employees , flexible working can help people: Fit