Human resources at a click

Letter accepting an application for flexible working

What this letter covers

Letter confirming acceptance of an application for flexible working.


Preview of letter

Dear

Flexible working application

Following receipt of your application on [DATE] [and our meeting on [DATE]], I am pleased…

Who this is for

HR & people teams

Handle a request confidently and brief line managers with the current legal position.

Owners & directors

Stay compliant without a retained HR function or costly ad-hoc legal advice.

Line & hiring managers

A plain-English reference for day-to-day decisions, checked by employment lawyers.

How to use it

  1. 1Buy once, or open with membershipDownload instantly as a PDF or an editable Word document, depending on the resource — no waiting, no account needed to buy.
  2. 2Adapt it to your organisationDrop in your own policy names, dates and details — the wording is written to be tailored.
  3. 3Share it with confidenceIssue it to managers or employees knowing it reflects the current position under UK employment law.

Disclaimer
Employmentbuddy is not a substitute for seeking individual legal advice. It is a reference tool for its members. Because of the constantly changing nature of employment law, no warranty can be given as to the accuracy of the general information on this site or its applicability to individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the download, and can I edit it?

Depending on the resource, you’ll receive either a print-ready PDF or an editable Microsoft Word version. The Word file is designed to be tailored—add your organisation’s name, policies, and dates before you issue it.

Do I need a membership to buy a single resource?

No. You can buy any single resource as a one-off purchase. Membership simply gives you unlimited access to the full collection plus HR Helpline support.

Is the content kept up to date with UK employment law?

Yes. Our resources are prepared and reviewed by the Clarkslegal employment law team and updated as the law changes.

Can I share it across my team?

Yes. Once purchased, you can use and share the document within your own organisation.

One-off purchase

£20.00 + VAT

  • Instant download after checkout
  • VAT invoice provided
or

Included with Full membership

£500.00 + VAT / year

  • 60 minutes of legal support from our HR Helpline
  • Unlimited access to our substantial collection of HR Resources including:
    • HR checklists
    • HR Factsheets
    • HR policies
    • HR template letters and forms

Related Resources

Flexible working policy

Flexible working policy informs employees of their statutory legal right to request flexible working. About this Policy The Company’s objective...

Homeworking factsheet

This factsheet outlines the essential points to consider when implementing homeworking. Introduction The growth in the number of people working...

Invitation to a meeting to discuss flexible working request

Template letter inviting employees to a meeting to discuss flexible working requests. Preview of letter Dear Following receipt of your...

Related Articles

Recently, Amazon joined a myriad of other companies ordering staff back to work full time. Other companies have moved or...

The new Labour party’s manifesto for the 2024 general election included a commitment to make “flexible working the default from...

Three quarters (75%) of employers used some form of flexible contract at some point in 2023, and half (48%) of...

Human resources at a click