Predictable Working Pattern Policy
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Scope
- 3. Eligibility
- 4. The number of statutory requests allowed
- 5. The statutory right to request flexible working for employees
- 6. Making a predictable working pattern application
- 7. Considering a request for a predictable working pattern
- 8. Meeting to discuss a request
- 9. Communicating a decision about a request
- 10. Handling an appeal
- 11. Allowing a worker to be accompanied
- 12. Deciding requests within the statutory one-month decision making period
- 13. Deciding requests where the worker’s contract ends during the statutory one-month decision making period
- 14. Ensuring equality of opportunity
6. Making a predictable working pattern application
All requests for a predictable working pattern should be made in writing by completing the application form APP form waiting on from Ann which will be called "Appendix A" add on block as a download/templates
The completed formal application must be submitted to your line manager.
The application must include:
- date of the application.
- the changes that you are seeking to your terms and conditions.
- the date on which you would like the terms and conditions to come into effect.
- whether or not you have made a previous request for a predictable working pattern or flexible working and if so when you made the application.
Things you need to consider:
- A new predictable working pattern will normally be a permanent change to your terms and conditions unless otherwise requested and agreed.
- If your request is approved, you can’t simply revert to your former working pattern when you want.
- You should be aware that your salary and annual leave will be pro rata to your new working pattern if we agree to your new working pattern.
- Consider how your colleagues will manage if you change your working arrangement.
- Think carefully about what effect changing your working arrangement will have on your job.
- You may be able to agree to a trial period before finalising a permanent change.