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ELAS PRESS COVERAGE June 2016

BREXIT: THE EMPLOYMENT AREAS THAT WILL & WON’T CHANGE

“This is very much a British idea and regulations are not required by European law. Furthermore, the UK National Minimum Wage is significantly higher than that in similar European systems and the UK Government recently introduced the National Living Wage.”

With uncertainty and insecurity forming a hurricane that’s shaking businesses, everyone wants to know which areas will need the most attention. Enrique Garcia, a consultant at employment law firm ELAS, discusses which areas will and won’t change. The areas that are unlikely to change National Minimum Wage

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ENGLAND TRIUMPH 2-1 IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

among fans both in the stadium in Lens, as well as in pubs, offices, living rooms and fanzones across England, as well as in Lille and Paris, where many supporters without tickets had gathered to watch the match. But on the other side of the Severn Bridge...

Substitute Daniel Sturridge broke Welsh hearts with a last-gasp winner as England beat Wales 2-1 in this afternoon’s crunch Euro 2016 showdown. The Liverpool striker had come on as a half-time substitute only to scramble his way through the box to fire home from close range in the 90th minute and send England to the top of Group B, at the expense of their Welsh rivals. His goal sparked wild celebrations

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HOW TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES DURING RAMADAN

meaning employees who are observing Ramadan are likely to have more energy earlier in the day. A fair and reasonable employer might consider offering flexible working as an option for the duration of Ramadan.

With Ramadan having started on Monday, ELAS consultant Emma O’Leary takes a look at how employers can support their employees throughout the month.

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. Most Muslims will avoid food and water between sunset and sundown

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WILL YOUR BOSS LET YOU WATCH EURO 2016?

weekends. Even then, though, shift workers may find themselves stuck in the office, missing out on all the fun.

Tomorrow, millions of football fans will settle down in front of the television to watch England take on Wales in the Euro 2016 football tournament. But with a 2pm kick-off, millions more are likely to find themselves stuck at work. It’s probably the most problematic game of the tournament, as later matches involving the home nations will take place at evenings and

So how can you get the time off?

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HOW CAN YOU MINIMISE BUSINESS DISRUPTION DURING THE EURO 2016?

in to watch big events such as the Olympics. This can lead to swathes of the workforce wanting time off work on the same day, at the same time. The England vs Wales match in the Euro Championships could be a flashpoint for example. Kick off is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday 16 June Click here to see the full article

For people who like to watch sport, 2016 is a good year. Football’s UEFA European Championships are underway, we’ve just had the French Open and Wimbledon is not far off. And then there are of course the Rio Olympic Games in August. And there is plenty more. Major sporting events can be a major headache for organisations and L&D. Even people that aren’t particularly sport-mad often like to tune

HOW TO STRIKE THE PERFECT WORK/FOOTBALL BALANCE DURING EURO 2016

However, it’s imperative that you perfect a football/life balance. It’s not easy: indeed, how to do so is being debated in the highest chambers in the land, in the HQs of everywhere from Twitter to Deloitte.

Euro 2016 is upon us and the city feels charged. Everyone is bright- eyed and exuberant; there’s something in the air. It’s charred sausages but it’s also our vocal collective disparagement of the England football team. But who cares? There are outdoor TV screens, drinks deals and everyone in the pub is your mate.

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ARE YOU READY FORSICK DAYS DURING SPORTS EVENTS? RESEARCH SHOWS YOU NEED TO BE!

conducted research ahead of the games, and the results for British businesses don’t give good predictions. wales-england Research from ELAS last week indicated that 40% of employees would pull sick days during sports events if the event took place in working hours Click here to see the full article

Employees who take sick days during sports events will need careful monitoring this Summer, which features a perfect storm of EURO16, Wimbledon and the Olympics. With some key matches scheduled during work hours, including this Thursday’s England -v- Wales match, the European Championship is expected to be the biggest cause of unauthorised leave in the UK during 2016. Many organisations have

EURO 2016: EXCUSES EMPLOYERS CAN EXPECT FOR STAFF ABSENCE DURING ENGLAND VS. WALES

Employment law specialist ELAS conducted a social media poll across Facebook and Twitter to ask Brits if they’d pull a sickie to watch their teams play during Euro 2016, to which a significant 40 per cent said yes.

Euro 2016 is underway and 2pm on Thursday 16 June will signal a face- off between England and Wales. But given that it’s during the middle of the working day, UK employers should prepare for disappearing acts from football-mad workers and we’ve got the top ten excuses that are likely to be used.

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POLL SHOWS 40% OF UK EMPLOYEES WOULD PULL A SICKIE TO WATCH EURO 2016 MATCHES

matches?” 40% of respondents said yes they would, while 60% said no. Of those taking the poll, Twitter users seem more likely to take unauthorised leave than those who voted on Facebook – 44% of respondents on Twitter said yes compared to 37% on Facebook.

The 2016 European Football Championships kicked off last Friday night in France and excitement is building among fans, many of whom are planning unauthorised absences in order to watch their country compete. An anonymous social media poll conducted by ELAS asked: “Would you pull a sickie in order to watch any of your teams Euro2016

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POLL SHOWS 40% OF UK EMPLOYEES ‘WOULD PULL A SICKIE’ TO WATCH EURO2016 MATCHES

40% of respondents said yes they would, while 60% said no. euro Of those taking the poll, Twitter users seem more likely to take unauthorised leave than those who voted on Facebook – 44% of respondents on Twitter said yes compared to 37% on Facebook.

The 2016 European Football Championships kick off tomorrow night in France and excitement is building among fans, many of whom are planning unauthorised absences in order to watch their country compete. An anonymous social media poll conducted by ELAS asked: “Would you pull a sickie in order to watch any of your teams Euro2016 matches?”

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IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED FOR THE RISE IN SICKIES DURING EURO 2016?

to watch their team in the Euro 2016. With England playing Wales this week (16th June) with a 2pm kick-off, absenteeism is expected to spike this Thursday.

th Euro 2016 underway businesses need to brace themselves and be prepared for employees taking sickies to watch matches or failing to turn up for work because they over indulged the night before.

Research conducted by HR Consultancy, ELAS in an anonymous social media poll found that 40 per cent of respondents would pull a sickie

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BAN ON LEGAL HIGHS GOOD FOR EMPLOYERS, SAYS ELAS

It will give them greater autonomy and clarity when dealing with employees that may use such substances, or are in possession of them at work, thus maintaining a productive workplace where their employees feel safe.”

The announcement of a new blanket ban on legal highs has been welcomed by leading employment law expert ELAS. legal-high Danny Clarke, head of occupational health and safety, who also sits on the board of the European Workplace Drug Testing Society, said: “The blanket ban on legal highs is very welcome news to employers.

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HOW HR SHOULD MANAGE EMPLOYEES DURING RAMADAN

during this time. Pam Rogerson, HR Director for ELAS, advises that employees wishing to take time off during the month should submit holiday requests in the normal way and an employer should authorise them according to their usual rules.

Flexibility, understanding and consideration are the keys to enabling employees to observe Ramadan whilst maintaining productivity. While there is no automatic entitlement for time off due to Ramadan, companies do have an implied responsibility to care for staff during this time. HR Grapevine spoke to ELAS about how HR can manage employees

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EURO 2016: EXCUSES EMPLOYERS CAN EXPECT FOR STAFF ABSENCE DURING ENGLAND VS WALES

Employment law specialist ELAS conducted a social media poll across Facebook and Twitter to ask Brits if they’d pull a sickie to watch their teams play during Euro 2016, to which a significant 40 per cent said yes.

Euro 2016 is underway and 2pm tomorrow will signal a face-off between England and Wales. But given that it’s during the middle of the working day, UK employers should prepare for disappearing acts from football-mad workers and we’ve got the top ten excuses that are likely to be used.

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ARE YOUR STAFF PULLING A SICKIE TO WATCH FOOTBALL?

Many professionals have reported to be going into office next day in a state of exhaustion, and in some cases, have called in sick after a late night out – a phenomenon which is, in fact, occurring worldwide.

Watching the currently on-going European Championship is undeniably a favourite pastime for HongKongers.

All over the city, bars are packed with passionate football fans late into the night, even on working days.

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WHAT DOES BREXIT MEAN FOR UK BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYERS?

One thing is clear – everyone will be affected by the change. We also know that there will be no immediate break from the EU. The transition will require enormous negotiation and potentially several years to implement.

It’s been in the headlines for months but, now that Britain has voted to leave the EU, what does it actually mean for businesses? Many current workplace regulations originated in the EU and employers and employees alike have voiced concerns over what position they could now be in.

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The fast-approaching EU referendum date has stirred much debate and discussion leaving UK industries keen to find out what a vote to leave could mean for them. Recruiting Times, Recruiter News, HR News, Recruitment Supplier Directory, Recruitment Courses, HR Courses. It’s rare that any new legislation affects both employers and employees in equal measure and, inevitably, a vote to leave would call into question many employment regulations which originated from the EU and have become workplace norms. These regulations have directed the employment landscape, and employers and employees alike have voiced concerns over what position they could be left in should the UK no longer be bound by EU regulations. Click here to see the full article WHAT BREXIT COULD MEAN FOR UK BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES

ENGLAND’S EURO CLASH WITH WALES COULD COST ECONOMY OVER £200M

whilst 85 per cent also admitted that they would spend, on average, 20 minutes each day checking football scores, reading match reports and browsing social media during work hours.

England’s Euro 2016 clash with Wales could cost the UK economy over £200m in lost work productivity, as football fans take unauthorised leave to watch the match. Research with more than 1,500 UK workers has revealed that 33 per cent would take unauthorised leave to watch a major sporting event

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ELAS ANNOUNCES TWITTER TAKEOVER ON MENTAL HEALTH...

employers to help their employees combat the illness and build a culture of acceptance and support. ELAS explained how their guidance can help employers and employees tackle mental health issues together:

One in four adults will experience a mental health condition in any given year yet mental health problems, including depression, are still often a taboo subject in the workplace.

With the cost of replacing staff lost due to mental health conditions reported to be £2.4bn per year in the UK alone, it makes sense for

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WHAT EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES NEED TO KNOW. . .

Demographic changes, increased protection for employees – not to mention changing expectations from workers – all combine to generate unease for employers about the subject.

Childcare is a notoriously sensitive area for employers, reflecting the significant changes to lifestyles and legislation in recent decades. Enrique Garcia, lead consultant at HR and employment law consultancy, ELAS, discusses the range of childcare options available to both employers and employees

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ONE IN FIVE EMPLOYEES WOULD CALL IN SICK TO WATCH A SPORTING EVENT

However, employment law specialists ELAS said the event would cost Britain £4bn (€4.9bn, $6.7bn) in lost productivity as thousands of workers revealed that they intend to pretend they are ill, so they can watch key matches.

The survey that coincides with the start of the Euro 2016 today (Friday 10th June) asked workers if they would be willing to take a sick day in order to watch a sporting event and one in five people responded with ‘yes.’ During World Cup 2014 in Brazil, the majority of the games began outside traditional British office hours due to the different time zones.

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HIGH HEELS – ELAS

pay after refusing to go out and buy a new pair of heels. In response, she created a petition calling for a change in employment law to prevent women being forced to wear high heels to work.

Corporate reception firm, Portico, has U-turned on its appearance guidelines, after insisting that an employee wear 2-4 inch heels when she arrived to work at finance company PwC.

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Receptionist Nicola Thorpe, 27, from Hackney was sent home without

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