Flexible working request letter

The letter

[date]

Dear [who you are writing to],

Statutory flexible working request

I am making a statutory request for flexible working under section 80F of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The change I am asking for is:

[the change you want]

I would like this to take effect from [when you would like it to start].

I think the effect of this change would be:

[what effect you think it would have]

I have not made a statutory request for flexible working in the last twelve months.

I understand you have two months from today to decide, including any appeal, unless we agree to extend that. I am happy to discuss it at a meeting if that would help.

Yours sincerely,

[your name]

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What happens next

Your employer has two months to decide, including any appeal, unless you both agree to extend it.
They can only refuse for one of eight business reasons set out in the legislation, and they must consult you before deciding.
You can make two statutory requests in any twelve months.

This letter rests on Employment Rights Act 1996, section 80F. It is a starting point, not legal advice — change anything that does not fit your situation.

Nathan Cole

I write the guides on HoursHQ and check every statutory figure against GOV.UK, Acas and the legislation itself before it goes live. Where the law is genuinely unclear, I say so rather than guessing.