Covid-19 Economic Opportunity 2020-06-17
2020-06-17
TAGS
Response quality
Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
▸
Context
The question concerns the government's approach to ensuring equal opportunities after the pandemic and specifically asks about flexible working.
What steps are being taken by the Government to ensure equality of economic opportunity after the covid-19 outbreak, particularly regarding flexibility in work arrangements?
The Government take into account the public sector equality duty when developing policies in response to the pandemic. Flexible working is being considered with benefits for both employers and employees, and a future employment Bill will aim to make flexible working the default position subject to consultation.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Response accuracy