Flexible working: Why are high earners more likely to benefit?

Are flexible working arrangements only for the well off?

New research suggests that if you're a low earner you're far less likely to be given flexible working arrangements which can include things like working from home or working part time.

Parents who earn more than £70,000 a year are nearly 50% more likely to work flexibly than those earning between £10-40,000.

Kellie Simmons from Manchester said she quit her job with a charity in the education sector, because she was refused flexible working

Low paid 'miss out on flexible working'

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