The government will enable all employees to have the right to flexible working after it vowed to change the law. The pledge follows the publication of the Modern Workplaces consultation and is part of a range of family friendly legislation. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "Currently any parent with a child under 17, or under 18 if their child is disabled, can ask for more flexible working patterns." Under the plans, parents can ask for hours such as flexi-time.