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What is a flexible working request letter?
A flexible working request letter is a statutory right of employees in the UK to request a remote working arrangement from their employers. This flexible working request template can be used by:
- full-time and part-time employees;
- agency workers being engaged by employment agencies;
- employees on a hybrid remote working arrangement;
- employees engaged in a short-term or long-term employment relations;
- casual workers and contractual workers.
The present request for flexible working hours is fully compliant with ACAS guidance requesting home or hybrid working and section 80F of the Employment Rights Act.
What should be included in this request for flexible working letter?
A solid and well-written sample letter request for flexible working hours should include the following:
- Details of Employee. This section shall outline the employee’s full name, type of employment (employee, worker or agency worker) and the employment start date.
- Current working arrangement. In this part of the letter the employee should explain their current working arrangements, including place of work, working hours and days.
- Reasoning and Justification. A flexible working request letter must clearly outline the purpose of requesting the remote work. Reasons may include a change in family setting, health issues or disability, improvement of productivity, etc.
- Date & Signature. Once the letter is ready, it should be dated and signed.
Why use this template for flexible working request?
By customising this template with FasterDraft, you get a template with the following benefits:
- a document that is compliant with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and ACAS guidelines;
- a document that is created by UK solicitors;
- a document that is suitable for the employee’s specific case, and not a generic document;
- a document that has a clear structure and professional wording;
- a document that can be used for different employers and industries.
How to customise this flexible working request template with FasterDraft?
To get a fully customisable template, follow a few easy steps below:
- Click the “Create Document” button.
- Answer simple questions in the form.
- Select a template’s format – PDF or Word.
- E-sign the letter online for free.
- Make a payment.
The letter is ready for instant download and use immediately after the purchase.