Key facts
- Acas has advised UK employers on managing staff during the World Cup.
- Employers may need to remind staff that attendance and sickness policies still apply.
- Late kick-offs could lead to increased staff absence and lateness.
Acas, the workplace relations experts, has issued guidance to UK employers regarding potential staff absence and lateness issues during the World Cup. The organization suggests that employers may wish to remind their employees that standard sickness and attendance policies will continue to apply, even with late kick-off times for matches. This advice aims to help businesses manage potential disruptions to workflow and productivity that could arise from staff taking time off or arriving late due to the tournament.