docs.templates.flexible-working.name

Dear [Employer Name],

 

RE: Statutory application for flexible working

Employment Rights Act 1996, section 80F (as inserted by the Employment Relations Act 1999)

 

I am writing to make a formal statutory application to work flexibly under section 80F of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

 

EMPLOYEE DETAILS

Name: [Your Full Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Employee ID: [Employee ID/Reference]

Current position: [Current Job Title]

 

REQUESTED WORKING PATTERN

I would like to request the following change to my working pattern:

[Describe the pattern, e.g. 'part-time, 3 days per week', 'compressed hours', 'flexitime', 'job share', 'remote working']

 

REASON FOR REQUEST

[State the reason for your request. Since 6 April 2024, you no longer need to explain the effect of the change on your employer.]

 

PROPOSED START DATE

I would like this change to take effect from: [Proposed Start Date]

 

I understand that:

1. This is a statutory request and you must deal with it in a reasonable manner;

2. You must notify me of your decision within two months (unless extended by agreement);

3. You may only refuse the request on one or more of the statutory business grounds set out in section 80G of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

 

I am happy to discuss this request and explore how it can be accommodated. Please let me know if you would like to arrange a meeting.

 

 

NOTE: This is a template for guidance only. Since 6 April 2024, all employees can make a flexible working request from day one of employment, and two requests may be made in any 12-month period. ACAS Code of Practice applies. Seek advice from ACAS (0300 123 1100) if your request is refused.