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Can we refuse a request to change work hours?

Q: An employee has requested to work her same hours but spread over 4 days instead of her usual 5 days. This employee does not have any protected attributes. We don’t wish to approve this request as it will have ramifications of inequity for other staff, it will reduce customer satisfaction and we will also require backfill/cover by other staff. Are there any legal issues we need to be aware of by refusing her request?

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