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FSB helps firms avoid legal strife during World Cup |
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With the 2006 FIFA World Cup only a week away the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and legal advisers Abbey Legal have produced a guidance leaflet on how firms can avoid employment problems during the tournament.
As many workers, and their bosses, will want to watch and enjoy the tournament, it is vital that issues relating to advance requests for time off and any unapproved absences are dealt with urgently. This is particularly so now that the BBC has announced that matches will be available on their website. John Walker, FSB National Policy Chairman, said: “We should all be able to enjoy the World Cup as much as possible. The tips in this briefing will enable firms and their staff to follow their team with no adverse impact on their business or their employment. Being prepared will let everyone benefit fully from the tournament. “Employers need to be aware of the impact that unplanned absence could have on their ability to trade. Employees need to know that throwing a sickie rather than asking for time off could cost them dearly. “If such issues are sorted out before the first game kicks off then everyone can relax, enjoy the matches and make sure that things get done in the workplace. Firms and their staff can reap the financial reward of the feel good factor that accompanies the World Cup without any disputes spoiling the party atmosphere. “We at the FSB will be keenly following the tournament and the English amongst us wish Sven and his squad the very best of luck in Germany.” Tips for firms in the document include:
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