What should I write in a flexible working request?

In your letter you should:

set out the working pattern you are asking for and the date on which you would like it to start.
explain how the proposed change would affect your employer and colleagues and how you think these changes might be dealt with.

How do you write a letter requesting a reduction in working hours?

How to write letter of reduce hours to employees

Indicate the employee is aware of the development and you have had a discussion about it.
Explain the reduction in hours—and when this will start.
Explain if this will have any result on their wage.
Indicate if it’s a permanent or temporary development.

Do you have to give a reason for flexible working?

There are only limited reasons why your employer can refuse your statutory flexible working request. For example, because the business would be adversely affected. If you make a non-statutory request and your employer refuses, they don’t need to give you a reason.

What is a statutory request for flexible working?

It is a request from an employee to make a change to their terms and conditions of employment relating to: the hours that they are required to work; the times when they are required to work; or. the place where they are required to work (as between their home and the employer’s place of business).

How long does a flexible working agreement last?

The law outlines that employees have the right to make a flexible working request once they have worked for you for at least 26 weeks and can submit one request every 12 months. Any employee can make a request and they don’t need to outline why they want the change.

What are examples of flexible work schedules?

7 Types of Flexible Work Arrangements

Flexible Work Arrangements to Try in Your Office.
Telecommuting. Telecommuting refers to a job that’s performed remotely only part of the time.
Remote Working.
Condensed Workweeks.
Customized Working Hours.
Part-time Positions.
Job Sharing.
Flexible Vacation Time.

How do I write a letter requesting change in work schedule?

Request a change to your work schedule by letter:

Write down your name and address.
Include the date you send the letter.
Add your employer’s name and address.
Include greetings and a request for schedule change.
Mention previous schedule and your new schedule.
Add the reason ‌you’re asking for the change.

How long does a flexible working request last?

What do flexible working hours mean?

Flexible working is any working pattern other than the normal working pattern – it can involve changes to the hours an employee works, the times they are required to work or their place of work. Employees may request to do some or all of their work from home.

Can a flexible working request be temporary?

Once a flexible working request has been agreed it forms a permanent change to the employee’s contract, unless agreed otherwise, and cannot be changed without further agreement between the employer and employee. The employer and employee can agree that the arrangements are temporary, or subject to a trial period.

What happens if flexible working is refused?

If your employer has refused your flexible working request, you may be able to challenge their decision in an Employment Tribunal if your employer breached the statutory procedure or if the refusal amounts to unlawful discrimination.

What can you do with a letter to request flexible working?

Letter to Request Flexible Working. This is a letter that can be used to notify an employer of an employee’s statutory request for flexible working. It can be used to request any change to working arrangements including: a change in hours. a change in days worked. a change in shifts. a change in location of work.

Which is an example of a flexible working arrangement?

These letters are examples of requests for flexible work arrangements. If you wish to request flexible working arrangements then you may wish to use the Employee request for flexible working arrangements template. For more information or assistance, visit www.fairwork.gov.au or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94. Example letter One

Which is an example of a fair work letter?

What are the new model letters for flexible working?

New model documents include letters informing an employee that a trial period of flexible working is being extended or cut short and a letter asking an employee to resubmit an invalid request for flexible working.