You Can Request to Work Flexibly

​You can apply for flexible working from your first day in a job.  This is known as 'making a statutory application'.  You can read about flexible working requests here.

You can make an application to work flexibly one per year, your application should include:

• The date.
• A statement that this is a statutory request.
• Details of how you want to work flexibly.
• When you want to start.
• An explanation of how flexible working could affect the business and how this can be dealt with.
• A statement saying if and when you made a previous application for flexible working.

Your employer must make a decision within ten months.  They must change the terms and conditions in your contract if they grant your request.  If they refuse it, they must explain the business reasons behind their decision.  You can check if your workplace has an appeal process.  You can complain to a tribunal if you have a case.

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This information has been developed by the Local Employability Partnership.

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