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A flexible working appeal outcome letter template that confirms whether the original decision has been upheld or overturned following review.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Re: Outcome of flexible working appeal
Thank you for attending the appeal hearing held on [date], where we reviewed the decision to decline your original flexible working request dated [original request date]. the meeting was chaired by [name and job title], with [name and job title, if applicable, e.g., hr representative or note-taker] also present.
We have now carefully considered the points you raised and reviewed the circumstances and rationale provided in the original decision.
[If appeal is upheld:]
Following the appeal, we have
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This letter is used to communicate the outcome of a flexible working appeal. It confirms whether the original decision has been upheld or reversed.
The template provides wording for both successful and unsuccessful outcomes, along with clear reasoning and next steps.
It supports a transparent and fair process while helping employers comply with flexible working legislation and good practice.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Flexible working rejection appeal outcome letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing flexible and hybrid working processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
"Darryl provides support and advice with excellent judgement, and has a strong understanding of people, policies and UK employment legislation."
"He is someone I trust; consistent, dependable, and committed to doing things properly."
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