{"product_id":"flexible-work-request-response-template-fair-work-act-compliant","title":"Flexible Work Request Response Template — Fair Work Act Compliant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Coming Soon — Join the waitlist below to be notified when this pack launches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the Fair Work Act, eligible employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements. Since the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments took effect in 2023, your obligations as an employer have significantly increased. You must respond in writing within 21 days, you must genuinely try to reach agreement, and if you refuse you must have reasonable business grounds and document them properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis template pack covers both outcomes — approval and refusal — so you're protected either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible work request assessment record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest approval letter (with agreed arrangement terms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest refusal letter (with reasonable business grounds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsultation record (where genuine discussion is documented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEligibility and obligations checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployers who receive a formal flexible work request and need to respond correctly — in writing, on time, and with the right documentation regardless of the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditable Microsoft Word documents (.docx). Works with Word 2016 and later, Microsoft 365, and Google Docs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrounded in the Fair Work Act 2009 (s.65) as amended by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. General information only, not legal advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeamGrid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45748751663295,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1179\/1807\/files\/cs_flexible_work_request_template.png?v=1781841789","url":"https:\/\/teamgrid.com.au\/products\/flexible-work-request-response-template-fair-work-act-compliant","provider":"TeamGrid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}