Rio Olympics 2016
The Olympic Games run from 5 August to 21 August this year. The games are a good way for employers to engage with staff but they will need to make arrangements that are, as far as possible, fair to everyone. For instance, non-English staff must be afforded the same flexibility to watch their national teams. If handled well, this summer's games are a golden opportunity to boost staff morale.
To help employers deal with any issues that arise in the run-up to, and during, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we round up a list of our resources.
Policies and documents
- Sporting events policy
- Alcohol or drug misuse policy
- Unauthorised absence policy
- Use of email, instant messaging and internet at work policy
Legal guidance
How to
FAQs
- Should employers adopt a sporting events policy and what should it include?
- How should employers deal with requests for time off to watch key events during the Olympic Games or other major sporting events?
- How can employers prevent employees spending too much time at work discussing major sporting events and distracting other employees?
- 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 should employers deal with employees who spend work time following sporting events on the internet?
