Employers are increasingly seeing remote staff ask to balance full‑time work with full‑time childcare. While flexibility is important, roles still need to be performed effectively.
Bellevue Law’s Georgina Calvert‑Lee recently shared her insights with People Management, stressing the need for a fair and legally compliant approach. She highlighted the importance of an open conversation to understand whether the role can realistically be carried out alongside childcare, and reminded employers of their duty to properly consider flexible working requests.
Georgina’s key message: decisions should be based on the requirements of the role, not assumptions about caregiving. Clear discussions and documented adjustments help ensure fairness for everyone.
Read the full (paywalled) article here: Problem solver: An employee intends to look after a child full time while working remotely and we’re worried their work will suffer. What can we do?