Working patterns, attendance and adjustments

Managing participation, working arrangements and reasonable adjustments fairly.

Working arrangements should reflect the role, reasonable service need and the worker’s circumstances. Managers should use the applicable DWS standards on attendance, leave, working patterns and supported participation.

Where disability or another access need affects participation, reasonable adjustments should be considered through the appropriate workplace route. Access to Work may provide additional support within its remit.

A change to availability or working pattern should not be treated automatically as misconduct or inactivity without checking the actual policy, role requirements and agreed arrangement.