We all know that switching off smartphones and tablets is good for our mental and physical well-being but most seem to find it hard to disconnect. The trend towards remote working and agile working may mean that increasing number of workers are logging in during personal time. So is it time to disconnect? A US […]
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Flexible working
The new rules regarding flexible working came into force on 30th June 2014. Now all employees with 26 weeks service have the right to request to work flexible. Prior to this they had to be the parent or responsible for a child or disabled child or be a carer. Employers can also sigh relief at […]
Flexible Working rights extended
The current position is that only workers with children (or responsible for them) or those with caring responsibilities have the right to request to work flexibly. It is important to note that this is not a right to get the flexible working but merely a right to request it, as this is a common misconception. There […]
Shared parental leave
The Government has published its response to the consultation on the administration of the new shared parental leave and pay system following its confirmation that new arrangements for shared parental leave and pay were on the radar for the current Government. The Government has already provided for change within the Children and Families Bill currently […]
Flexible working
The reputation of some industries for allowing staff to work flexibly is better than others. Research has shown much still needs to be done. I therefore read with interest two articles published in our own professional magazine, the Law Society Gazette on this very issue this week. It is quite clear that as lawyers we […]
Flexible working in action
Many employers are reluctant to embrace flexible working even despite the technological advances in recent years. There are many roles where bodies are required to be in situ but many roles particularly in the legal sector where you can work anywhere and anytime within reason. Over the years, I have helped many employers with their […]