As the furlough scheme is being tapered down and with restrictions gradually being eased businesses are beginning to think about their employees returning to work, either from home working or from furlough.
Many employees, who will have become accustomed to working from home, and may have a desire to continue to do so longer term, while others will be keen to return to the workplace, and some may seek a flexible approach between the two. What will the workplace look like now so many more employees have experienced this flexibility and does this approach fit with your business’s operational needs? What will your new ‘normal’ business operation look like?
Employment Law specialist, Debbie Fellows hosted a short webinar to guide employers as they prepare to address the challenges being faced post lockdown and to answer attendee questions.
Topics covered included:
- The pros and cons of flexible working
- Working from home: Do employees have the legal right to do this?
- Flexible working requests: what they are, who is eligible to make them, managing flexible working requests and how to accommodate them/when they can be refused.
- Other options for consideration: annual leave, unpaid leave, parental leave, time off for dependants
If you have questions about dealing with flexible working requests in the workplace, please contact Debbie or any member of the employment team on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 17 September 2020. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
