May 1, 2007
The Workplace Flexibility 2010 News Roundup is a compilation of the latest news articles, reports and other materials related to workplace flexibility. The News Roundup appears twice-weekly. If you have questions about any of the items, please contact Jennifer Hedrick at jlh62@law.georgetown.edu.
Articles
Businesses Find Alternate Routes
"As you've probably heard by now a gasoline tanker truck caught fire in a major highway interchange over the weekend. It melted an overpass near the Bay Bridge in Oakland. And as managers in the region woke up this morning, many were wondering how they would keep their businesses in business today if their workers couldn't get to work.” Mentions Chai Feldblum.
Workplace Disabilities are on the Rise
"Disabilities among American workers are growing at an accelerating pace, prompting employers to accommodate more maladies in the workplace, according to new government and industry studies… Some employers are adding flexible working hours and special equipment to accommodate the disabled...”
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Flex Time Can Help Family, Hurt Career
"Do you want a work schedule that gives you more family time? Do you yearn to work from home or split duties with a co-worker? Your boss may be more open to special requests these days, but those customized work benefits may also carry some serious risk.”