Almost half of employees delayed by ash cloud penalised

Almost half (43%) of employees affected by the ash cloud travel restrictions saw their pay docked or their annual leave entitlement diminish last month, according to a survey commissioned by recruiters, Badenoch & Clark.

A quarter (24%) of employers allowed their staff to work remotely, whilst a third (32%) were generous enough to allow staff to take the time as additional leave.

The Icelandic ash cloud caused widespread chaos, with hundreds of flights across Europe cancelled. ... (167 more words)

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