Flexible working rejection appeal outcome [Delete this line]
[Company 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 decided to uphold your appeal. this means your request to [brief description of the flexible working pattern requested] has now been approved.
Your new working arrangement will begin on [start date] and will be [permanent/trial for a period of x weeks – amend as appropriate]. we will review the arrangement on [review date, if applicable], to ensure it is working well for both you and the team.
Your manager will be in touch shortly to confirm the practical arrangements and ensure everything is in place ahead of your new working pattern starting.
[If appeal is not upheld:]
After full and careful consideration, we regret to inform you that the appeal has been unsuccessful, and the original decision to decline your flexible working request remains unchanged.
The decision was made based on the following business grounds:
- [List the reason(s), e.g., burden of additional costs, inability to reorganise work among existing staff, detrimental impact on quality/performance/customer demand, etc.]
We appreciate that this outcome may be disappointing. please be assured that your request and appeal were given fair and thorough consideration.
Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
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