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The right to request flexible working is currently available to employees with at least 26 weeks’ service and is set to be extended further under new Government reforms.

Avoiding discrimination in flexible working requests

26

May

2023

Avoiding discrimination in flexible working requests

The right to request flexible working is currently available to employees with at least 26 weeks’ service and is set to be extended further under new Government reforms.

#Atypical & Flexible Working

The Government has announced that employees will receive a day one right to request flexible working as part of plans to make flexible working the default position.

New 'day one right' to flexible working for millions

7

Dec

2022

New 'day one right' to flexible working for millions

The Government has announced that employees will receive a day one right to request flexible working as part of plans to make flexible working the default position.

#Atypical & Flexible Working

Most workers today have come from a background where, rightfully so, work was synonymous with place. We have all been used to the idea of going to and coming from a workplace.

Hybrid working: Reimagining the world of work

24

Oct

2022

Hybrid working: Reimagining the world of work

Most workers today have come from a background where, rightfully so, work was synonymous with place. We have all been used to the idea of going to and coming from a workplace.

#Atypical & Flexible Working

As we come to the end of ‘National Work Life Balance Week’, it is an ideal moment for employers to take stock and reflect on whether they are striking the right balance in their workplaces. 

The work/life balancing act – time to think more flexibly?

13

Oct

2022

The work/life balancing act – time to think more flexibly?

As we come to the end of ‘National Work Life Balance Week’, it is an ideal moment for employers to take stock and reflect on whether they are striking the right balance in their workplaces. 

#Atypical & Flexible Working

Calculating holiday leave and pay for atypical workers has always been a complex topic. 

Previously many organisations ‘rolled up’ holiday pay for such workers meaning that they received enhanced salary instead of leave, but this was ruled unlawful following a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in 2006. 

Atypical workers: Holiday not based on hours worked

2

Aug

2022

Atypical workers: Holiday not based on hours worked

Calculating holiday leave and pay for atypical workers has always been a complex topic. 

Previously many organisations ‘rolled up’ holiday pay for such workers meaning that they received enhanced salary instead of leave, but this was ruled unlawful following a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in 2006. 

#Atypical & Flexible Working

The pandemic has brought the topic of health and wellbeing to the forefront, not least in the employment sphere. With an overnight move for many from office to homeworking, there was an increased focus on mental resilience, loneliness, and the blurred lines between work and rest, and between work and home life. Across the country, many employees suddenly had the opportunity to experience both the perks of working away from the office, as well as the detriments.  

Portugal’s ‘right to rest’ laws put workplace health and wellbeing first

18

Nov

2021

Portugal’s ‘right to rest’ laws put workplace health and wellbeing first

The pandemic has brought the topic of health and wellbeing to the forefront, not least in the employment sphere. With an overnight move for many from office to homeworking, there was an increased focus on mental resilience, loneliness, and the blurred lines between work and rest, and between work and home life. Across the country, many employees suddenly had the opportunity to experience both the perks of working away from the office, as well as the detriments.  

#Atypical & Flexible Working

It’s inevitable that many employers will now find themselves facing an increasing number of flexible working requests from employees who have been able to work remotely from home in recent months and wish to continue to do so in some form.   

Can employers refuse remote flexible working requests post-pandemic?

11

Nov

2021

Can employers refuse remote flexible working requests post-pandemic?

It’s inevitable that many employers will now find themselves facing an increasing number of flexible working requests from employees who have been able to work remotely from home in recent months and wish to continue to do so in some form.   

#Atypical & Flexible Working

Workers at IKEA’s distribution centre in Peterborough may well be horrified to learn this week that their employer has just removed hidden surveillance cameras installed in the male and female toilets some six years ago. 

The human rights of the hybrid worker

1

Oct

2021

The human rights of the hybrid worker

Workers at IKEA’s distribution centre in Peterborough may well be horrified to learn this week that their employer has just removed hidden surveillance cameras installed in the male and female toilets some six years ago. 

#Atypical & Flexible Working

The Government has recently announced a consultation on flexible working, the Making flexible working the default consultation takes place from the Governments Good Work Plan which was published in July 2019.

Making flexible working the default

29

Sep

2021

Making flexible working the default

The Government has recently announced a consultation on flexible working, the Making flexible working the default consultation takes place from the Governments Good Work Plan which was published in July 2019.

#Atypical & Flexible Working

The pandemic has seen employees re-evaluate their working habits and some may try to change their working terms and conditions e.g., working one day less a week, changing their hours and/or place of work. Employees will need to seek approval from their employers. 

Rejection of flexible working request cost employer £184,000

9

Sep

2021

Rejection of flexible working request cost employer £184,000

The pandemic has seen employees re-evaluate their working habits and some may try to change their working terms and conditions e.g., working one day less a week, changing their hours and/or place of work. Employees will need to seek approval from their employers. 

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