Employers will be able to circumvent the proposed ban on exclusivity clauses for zero hours workers. In its response to the government’s latest consultation on the issue, arbitration and conciliation service Acas said evidence from analysis of calls to its… Read More ›

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Flex to avoid football foul, says Acas
Employers should consider agreeing flexible working schedules to allow workers to watch the World Cup, according to Acas. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has published advice for employers on potential workplace issues that could arise when the football… Read More ›
Managers ‘must turn down unworkable requests’, says ACAS
Managers need to make hard-nosed business decisions on flexible working when proposals are not suitable. The author of the soon to be published code of practice on flexible working has said managers should have no hesitation in turning down requests… Read More ›