Working from home - a negotiator's guide for trade union reps (August 2015)

Chapter 2

Caring responsibilities

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It is vital that working at home is not used to combine work and caring responsibilities. Homeworking can make it easier to be available for other commitments but it should be kept separate. Some policies stipulate that homeworkers who are also carers (for children or other dependants) must demonstrate that they have adequate care arrangements in place during working hours.


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