BOSSES have been told to consider letting their workers finish early as the Euro 2020 games approach their final stages.

The TUC has urged managers should talk to their employees ahead of key games to allow them to watch the action on the company's premises.

Under their plea to employers, staff should also be allowed to finish early to watch games while others should be offered the chance to start earlier or finish later.

It comes as the big England v Germany game is set to kick off tomorrow, which the TUC has effectively said should be included in the plans.

Flexible working has benefits for businesses and their workforces, said the TUC, adding that the increase in remote working since the pandemic means many staff will be working from home.

More than one in five UK workers work evenings and weekends, and many will want to watch the matches too, such as England’s encounter with Germany, said the TUC.

General secretary Frances O’Grady – an England and Arsenal supporter – said: “Millions of workers around the UK will want to cheer on their national teams in Euro 2020, especially after the tournament was postponed last year.

“Bosses should talk to their staff and try and let people who want to watch the games do so, either at work or at home and then claim back their time afterwards.

“Whether it’s about major sporting events like Euro 2020, attending a medical appointment or picking up the kids from school, allowing people more flexibility in how and when they do their work makes them happier. It cuts absenteeism and raises productivity.”

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