Employee Letter to Request Flexible Working Arrangement
This Letter may be sent by an employee to an employer to request a flexible working arrangement.
Last updated October 24, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this document if:
- You are an employee who needs to adjust your work schedule or working conditions. Reasons for requesting a flexible working arrangements may include childcare or eldercare responsibilities, health, commuting time, education or training or personal reasons.
What does this document cover?
- This document covers the requested arrangement, reasons for the request, benefits of the arrangement, proposed plan, as well as an expression of appreciation for the employer's consideration and an offer to discuss any concerns or questions the employer may have.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Employee Letter to Request Flexible Working Arrangement Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document provides a framework for requesting a flexible working arrangement but does not specify the exact nature of the changes desired or the reasons behind them, which could lead to misunderstandings or unmet expectations between the employee and employer.
- The document mandates a response within 21 days, which might not be sufficient for some employers to fully assess and respond to the request, potentially leading to rushed or uninformed decisions.
- While the document opens the possibility for discussing alternative arrangements, it does not outline a process for negotiation or adjustment of the proposal, which might limit the flexibility in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.
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