Employee Friendly Policies, including Maternity Provisions, and Flexible Working Practices
Jersey Law does not deal with employee friendly policies or flexible working practices although the Employment and Social Services Committee is keen to promote such practices that also increase the competitiveness of companies.
JACS already deals with a number of requests from employees and employers in regard to flexible working and associated topics. Some employers have already introduced employee friendly policies, possibly in anticipation of future legislation, but also because they believe that it is proper to do so. In the interests of promoting good practice, general guidance is given below.
Reference to the UK is made in the information given below, on occasions, simply to explain how various issues are dealt with elsewhere or to provide examples of good practice.