Remote work request form
A remote work request form lets employees ask to work from home without a meeting. They specify whether it is a one-time request, a recurring pattern or ongoing, and a manager approves or denies based on team needs — all in writing so there is no confusion later.
The form beside this text is live. Fill it in and submit it — it validates exactly as it would for a real respondent, and saves nothing.
Request type tells you scope instantly
A radio button for one-time versus recurring versus ongoing means a manager knows whether they are approving a single day or a permanent arrangement.
Written requests prevent "I thought you said yes"
When a request is filed and dated, both employee and manager have proof of what was asked and when. Verbal permission gets forgotten or disputed.
No card required.
Remote Work Request
Live previewHow to build this form
5 steps in the editor. Nothing here needs a paid plan.
- Add text fields for employee name, email, and department.
- Add a radio button group for request type: one-time, recurring, or ongoing.
- Add a textarea for dates or schedule requested.
- Add an optional textarea for reason, so the manager understands the context.
- Add a short paragraph noting that the form is the request only — approval happens outside the form.
Fields in this form
7 fields, using 5 of the 19 field types available.
| Question | Field type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Your name | Short text | Yes |
| Your email | Yes | |
| Department | Short text | Yes |
| Request type | Radio buttons | Yes |
| Dates or schedule requested | Long text | Yes |
| Reason (optional) | Long text | Optional |
| Your manager will review this request and respond within 2 business days. Remote work approval depends on your role, team schedule and company policy. | Simple Paragraph | Optional |
What goes wrong with this form
Specific to a remote work request form, not general advice about forms.
Requiring a reason when your policy does not allow it
If your company allows remote work as a right rather than a favour, do not require employees to justify it.
Approval fields in the form itself
Do not give the form an approve or deny field. Approvals are between employee and manager and may involve conversation.
Vague date fields for recurring requests
If someone requests a recurring pattern, specify how long the recurrence lasts. A vague "recurring" is hard for a manager to plan around.
Questions about this form
Should I force employees to list a reason for remote work?
Make it optional. Some reasons are personal or medical and not the employer's business. A required reason field feels intrusive and may discourage honest requests.
What if my company policy is "no remote" or "remote only"?
This form still works. If remote is never allowed, the form serves as a log of who asked so you can track demand. If remote is the default, the form tracks the exceptions.
Do I need to approve or deny in the form?
No. The form is the request. A manager reviews it outside the form and notifies the employee. The form is the audit trail, not the decision.