Britain is also considering the possibility of a 4-day work week. Employees can work more hours in fewer days

2024-09-02 10:20:53Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Britain is also considering the possibility of a 4-day work week. Employees can

The British government is considering giving full-time workers the right to claim a four-day working week, increasing flexibility at work. Employees can reduce their hours to a shorter week, but will have to work more hours per day to receive full pay.

The conservative secretary of business said that the enterprises expressed concern about these plans, while the ministers emphasize that the changes will not be imposed and that they will be consulted with the enterprises. The goal is to increase productivity and help get more people back to work.

Employees already have the right to request flexible hours, and requests can be denied for work reasons by employers. Earlier this year, some companies such as Morrisons and Asda stopped experimenting with the four-day week after complaints about the long hours.

Researchers say flexible schedules can help balance work and life, but it has to work for both parties. It suggests the government assess the impact of April's changes, which allow flexibility requests from the start of work, before making further changes.

Further details are expected in the autumn, when a law to create a new package of workers' rights is expected to begin proceedings in Parliament. The Labor Party has promised to change some anti-union laws, limit the use of fixed-term contracts and expand opportunities for flexible working hours.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the proposal "the biggest improvement in workers' rights in a generation". However, the conservative opposition argues that this approach would harm businesses and reduce productivity.


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