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- Author
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Taverner, Charlie
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FLEXIBLE work arrangements , *WORKING hours , *LABOR laws , *AGRICULTURAL industries , *BUSINESS hours - Abstract
The article reports on the British employment rules which will take effect on June 30, 2014 that will allow workers employed in a business for at least 26 weeks to request for flexible working hours. Topics discussed include reasons for which businesses can refuse employee requests for flexible arrangements, number of requests for flexible hours expected by the government each year and estimated cost to businesses of the scheme. Also discussed is the rule's implication for farming businesses.
- Published
- 2014