Doyle Clayton Solicitors has provided commentary to the London Evening Standard in connection with the change in English law, coming into force on Monday, 30 June, which will allow all employees with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service to ask their employers to vary their working patterns to suit both sides.
“It works well for people who want a bit more involvement with their children but don’t want to drop down to four days and become a ‘part-time worker’.
“Employers like it because it isn’t too drastic, and workers feel more comfortable asking for it because it’s a less significant request than a day a week.
The article examines the current trend for 9 day working fortnights in this context.
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