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Request flexible working: application form template

You can use this form to make an application to work flexibly under the right provided in law to eligible employees.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Details

Applications to work flexibly must include:

  • the date
  • a statement that this is a statutory request
  • details of how you want to work flexibly and when you want to start
  • a statement saying if and when you’ve made a previous application

You can write an email or letter to your employer or use one of the form templates above.

You should note that it may take up to 2 months to consider a request - or longer if you agree a longer decision period with your employer.

Before you start

Read the guidance on flexible working, and check that you are eligible to make a request.

Updates to this page

Published 4 July 2014
Last updated 6 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Form updated to reflect the legal changes to the right to request flexible working coming into force on 6 April 2024.

  2. First published.

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