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Opinion: Law firms’ flexible working policies – could do better

My partner's law firm agreed to flexible working when she returned to work, but refused to enshrine in her amended contract of employment any entitlement to payment or time off in lieu for those occasions on which she will be asked to work on her day "off". Naturally, they were not so shy about ensuring that the 20% pay reduction was reflected in the revised contract. So, the deal is, you can have flexible working, but just don't expect to be paid on those occasions when you are asked to work on your day 'off' even with all the added expense and hassle involved in rearranging childcare for that day. It is a Tribunal case waiting to happen.

16-Feb-2010

10:51 am