Working Time

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  • Implementing a 4 day work week

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    How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week

    The first step employers should take is thinking about whether a four-day work week is suitable for their specific business.

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    What is the Purpose of TOIL in Employment?

    In this guide, we'll discuss what TOIL is, how it works, and the benefits it can bring to your business.

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  • Family Friendly Workplace

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    How Many Hours Can Part-Time Workers Work?

    In this guide, we’ll look at what a part-time worker is, what their legal rights are, and ensuring equal treatment of them and full-time workers.

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    What is Staggered Hours?

    In this guide, we'll look at what staggered hours are, who's entitled to them, and how to adopt them into your working arrangements.

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    What is Shift Work?

    Learn what shift work is, the types of shifts, and how to manage staff rotas in a way that protect staff wellbeing.

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    Can Employers Place Restrictions on Toilet Breaks at Work?

    Have you had an employee take an unusual amount of time on toilet breaks? We explain your employer rights to toilet break restrictions in your workplace.

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Blog articles

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    What could the ‘right to disconnect’ mean for employers?

    Do you like to catch up on your emails after the working day is done? Well, under Labour’s proposed ‘right to disconnect’ rules, an out-of-hours email or text could potentially breach your employee’s rights…

    Alan Price - Peninsula's Chief Operations Officer and CEO of BrightHR
    Alan PriceChief Operations Officer
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  • term time working

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    Making the most of term time working

    For working parents, individuals with commitments outside of work or disabilities, and those who simply enjoy having an extended break from working each year, term-time working can be an ideal option. Offering contracts of this type can also be advantageous for employers, especially those whose activities peak during times of the year that coincide with school terms. So, as schools are heading back for a new term, we take a look at the law on term-time contracts.

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  • working on holiday

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    Too many people work on holiday to reduce stress

    Even when on a much-needed holiday, two thirds of high earners cannot resist checking their emails when they are meant to be chilling out

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    A word from our founder on the flexible working debate

    Flexible working – is it dividing the nation? This is a big question in the media. And with more studies delving into why employees are looking for remote and hybrid-based roles, it seems many employers are pushing for a return to the office.

    Peter Done
    Peter DoneGroup Managing Director and Founder
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  • Blog

    The disastrous effects of too much shift work

    Read our article: 'The disastrous effects of too much shift work'. Contact us today for more information about our Employment Law, Health & Safety, and HR services.

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  • Blog

    The rights of part-time workers

    Read our article: 'The rights of part-time workers'. Contact us today for more information about our Employment Law, Health & Safety, and HR services.

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  • Increased flexible working opportunities

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    Flexible Working Hours Policy Template

    Flexible working has become more popular in recent years. With more ways of doing work remotely and recognition of the productivity and wellbeing benefits, have seen more employers offer it.

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