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Do employers allow flexible working?

Flexible working lets employees adjust their hours or location, like working from home or starting later. This can help parents manage things like early morning football matches, as seen with the World Cup game. Many employers offer it to help staff balance work with personal life, improving morale and productivity.

Stories that explain this

Over 300,000 pupils missed school after England's World Cup win

Questions this opens up

What are my flexible working rights? Do flexible workers earn less? How do businesses benefit?

Related explainers

How do broadcasters make money? Who decides school attendance? Why are early morning games tricky? How does football affect the economy? How are kick-off times decided? Who pays for TV rights? How does TV money influence sport? What is 'unauthorised absence'?

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