Employers urged to take common-sense approach to snow
January 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
Employees in snow-hit areas could face a dangerous commute to work. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Employers in snow-hit areas were today urged to let employees work from home rather than risking dangerous journeys into their workplace.
The weather has caused widespread disruption for commuters, with school closures also forcing many parents to stay at home to look after their children.
Unions and employers groups are urging employers and employees to take a common-sense approach and advising people to work from home where possible if they are unable to get to work.
Brendan Barber, the TUC’s general secretary, said: “When people live in outlying areas, it makes sense for employees that can do so to work from home, rather than to attempt a potentially hazardous commute.”
He added: “While you should make every reasonable effort to get into work, you shouldn’t attempt …
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