In a hybrid working arrangement the employee splits their working time between the employer’s workplace and a remote working location. In these situations what should be the employee’s contractual
“normal place of work”?
Published 21.09.2021
Apparently, more than half of UK employers want their hybrid employees to come back to the office full time. Whilst many are actively trying to encourage this, can hybrid working employees simply be
told “homeworking is cancelled”?
Published 13.06.2023
The World Cup 2022 is on from 20 November to 18 December and many of the matches will take place during working hours. What should you make clear to homeworkers who’ll be able to watch
games easily?
Published 20.10.2022
Many employers have extended their COVID-19 homeworking arrangements until Spring 2022, meaning their temporary arrangements will have been in place for two years. Could this make a temporary
homeworking arrangement permanent?
Published 26.08.2021
An employee who has been based at home for a couple of months has asked if they can have a permanent homeworking arrangement. In principle you’ve no objection, but what should you consider first?
Published 03.06.2020
Commuters will be subject to a 2.8% rail fare hike in January 2020. Whilst you can help your employees by providing interest-free season ticket loans, what else could you consider?
Published 11.09.2019
You suspect that a homeworker is going out for extended periods during their working day and they often knock off early. Could you make one or more unannounced home visits to check that they are
working when they should be?
Published 25.11.2021
An employee has asked if they can work from home on the same day each week. You’ve no objection to this kind of arrangement in principle, but how can you ensure they don’t use it as an opportunity to
skive?
Published 16.11.2012
Many employers are now conducting meetings with staff and third parties using video conferencing facilities. If you’re in this situation, it’s best to put some ground rules in place for your
employees to follow. What should you include?
Published 21.04.2020
Where an employee moves to homeworking, there are numerous issues to consider when putting the arrangement in place. Where homeworking happens at short notice, what should you prioritise?
Published 08.04.2020