As England prepares for its first Fifa World Cup match against Iran, many football fans will be wondering how they can watch the game during work hours. Due to the time difference with Qatar, where the event is taking place, kick-off times in the UK will vary between 10am and 7pm, meaning matches will sometimes be shown during the working day.
But what are the rules around watching the World Cup at work? UK workplace advice organisation Acas is urging bosses in Bristol to set out clear guidelines to staff who might want to keep up to date with matches during working hours to stop potential issues from arising.
Many workers may want to book time off to watch the games, while others will want to follow the matches online. Acas is advising Bristol bosses to make sure they have agreements in place that cover requests for time off, sickness absence, website use during working hours and watching television during the day.
