'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Summary
Some companies in England are letting employees start work later on Monday after the England vs. Mexico World Cup match that begins at 1 a.m. While some industries like finance offer flexible hours, sectors such as manufacturing and retail find it harder to adjust. The government has allowed pubs to stay open late, and employers are encouraged to be understanding about work schedules during the event.Key Facts
- MG Finance Group in London will let staff start work at 11 a.m. on Monday after the late football match.
- This company usually expects all employees at the office by 8:45 or 9 a.m. but is allowing flexibility because of the match.
- The government approved pubs staying open until 5 a.m. on Monday for the World Cup game.
- Employers are urged to consider flexible requests like working from home or changing shift times when possible.
- Trade unions suggest that workers be allowed to make up hours later or swap shifts to manage fatigue.
- Some jobs, like factory work, retail, and hospitality shifts, cannot easily change their hours.
- Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s and Aldi will operate normally without changes.
- Employees don’t have a legal right to take last-minute annual leave for the match but might be better off applying for it to avoid tiredness or calling in sick.
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