Flexible working rejection appeal letter template
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If an employee wishes to appeal against a flexible working application rejection, they can use this model template.
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Why this letter is necessary
An employee may write a flexible working rejection appeal letter if their initial request for flexible working arrangements, such as a change in working hours or location, has been rejected by their employer.
The employee may feel that their request was reasonable and that accommodating it would not have a negative impact on the company's operations. They may also feel that their current work schedule is having a significant impact on their personal life and that flexible working arrangements would enable them to achieve a better work-life balance.
The employee may wish to appeal the rejection in the hopes of finding a mutually beneficial solution that meets both their needs and those of the company.
Compliance notes
There is no statutory right to appeal a flexible work refusal however it is good practice to offer one.
You should have refused the original request for one or more of the permitted eight business reasons, as follows:
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Burden of additional costs.
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Detrimental effect on ability to meet customer demand.
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Inability to reorganise work among existing staff.
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Inability to recruit additional staff.
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Detrimental impact on quality.
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Detrimental impact on performance.
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Insufficiency of work during the periods you propose to work.
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Planned structural changes.
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Flexible working request rejection letter template
If you are unable to accept a request for flexible working, issue this model template letter to inform an employee of the reason for the rejection.
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Appeal hearing invitation letter template
Our Appeal Hearing Invitation Letter template formally invites employees to appeal hearings, maintaining transparency and adhering to procedural fairness.
Specifications
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227 words, 1 page A4
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1 July 2024
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[Company name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Thank you for your response dated [insert date of response letter] to my flexible working request dated [insert date of request]. I am disappointed my request has been rejected. I am writing to appeal this decision for the reason(s) I explain below.
As you know, I submitted a request to [describe reasons for application, e.g to work from home two days a week in order to better balance my work and personal responsibilities].
You have refused my request for flexible working because [state the reason(s) given by the employer to refuse your request].
I understand that my initial request may not have been possible due to business needs, but I strongly believe that accommodating my request would not negatively impact the company's operations. In fact, I believe that it would enhance my productivity and allow me to better contribute to the success of the company.
I am willing to work with you to find a compromise that meets the needs of both the company and myself. I am willing to adjust my schedule or work with a different arrangement that suits the company's needs.
I respectfully request that you reconsider my request for flexible working arrangements. I hope that we can come to a mutually beneficial solution that allows me to continue to be a valuable member of the team.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
[For, and on behalf of [Company name] ]