FAQs

All items: Sporting events

How should employers deal with requests for time off to watch key events during the Olympic Games or other major sporting events?
What action can employers take in advance of major sporting events to discourage absenteeism?
How should employers deal with employees who spend work time following sporting events on the internet?
How should employers deal with employees who turn up for work drunk or hung-over after watching a football World Cup match or other major sporting event?
How can employers avoid allegations of unfair and/or discriminatory treatment when allowing employees to take time off to watch major football tournaments?
Should employers adopt a sporting events policy and what should it include?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on employment issues arising from major sporting events.