Allow flexible working during World Cup


The TUC has called on employers to allow staff to work flexibly if they want to watch the World Cup during their normal working hours. 


The TUC suggests that bosses:


• talk to their employees in advance about arrangements for key games;


• arrange for their staff to watch the game on the company’s premises, if appropriate;


• allow staff to work from home;


• allow staff to work flexibly and to come in early or later to finish their shifts; and 


• be as flexible as possible with annual leave requests.


TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: “The World Cup is a landmark sporting event. It’s important employers do not score an own goal by acting like killjoys. To avoid problems they should try and let people who want to watch the games do so, either at work or at home — and then claim back their time afterwards. 


“Whether it’s major sporting events like the World Cup or watching your kids take part in their school sports day, allowing people more flexibility in how and when they do their work makes them happier and more productive.”


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