A template letter to make a statutory flexible working request. Free to use.
You can copy and paste the template text into an email or document.
If you'd like a change to start from a specific date, it's a good idea to request it ahead of time. This is so your employer has enough time to consider it. Your employer must make a decision, including any appeal, within a maximum of 2 months.
[Today's date]
Dear [name of your employer / HR manager / line manager],
I am writing to make a statutory flexible working request.
[Use either A or B]
[A] I have not made any previous statutory flexible working requests.
[B] I have previously made [a statutory flexible working request / statutory flexible working requests] on [give dates].
My current working pattern is [give details, for example the days, hours, times and place you work].
I would like to [give details of the change you would like to make to your working pattern. For example:
I would like this change to start from [date].
[Optional] The reason I want this change is [give details].
I look forward to your reply.
[Your name]
If you need the template in a different format, email digital@acas.org.uk