Flexible Work Managers Response

This form can help employees who wish to request flexible work.

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All employers who receive a request must provide a written response within 21 days, which outlines whether the request is approved or refused. Employers can only refuse a request on reasonable business grounds, and must elaborate on these reasons in the written response. The template (below) can support employers to engage in conversation with their employees.

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As discussed with you I have considered your request for a flexible working arrangement Insert below the date of discussion

 

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Current Work Arrangement

 

Current Place of Work:

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Current Days Worked:

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Current Hours Worked:

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Possible outcomes

 

1. As discussed with you, I can confirm that I have approved your request:

 

2. As discussed with you, I am unable to accommodate your original request:

However, I am able to offer you the following arrangement which we have discussed and you stated would be suitable:

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Your new arrangement will start:

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3. I am declining your request for the following reasons as discussed with you. We will review this agreement on a quarterly basis.

Our next review date will be

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Signed:

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Name:

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Date

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Download the Flexible Work Managers Response template

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