Flexible Working Policy
A Flexible Working Policy document clearly describes the steps that an employee must follow in order to request a flexible working arrangement.
Last updated October 23, 2025
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The Legal Risk Score of a Flexible Working Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The policy allows for flexible working requests to be denied based on a broad range of business-related grounds, which could limit the employee's ability to achieve desired flexibility.
- The employer retains the unilateral right to amend or withdraw the policy at any time, which could lead to instability or unpredictability in the terms of employment regarding flexible working arrangements.
- The employer has discretionary power to monitor, review, and alter flexible working arrangements, potentially leading to changes that might not always align with the employee's expectations or needs.
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