A Bristol boss has slammed a London law firm that has agreed to let staff work from home full time - but only if they take a cut in pay.
Alice Stephenson, founder of Bristol law firm Stephenson Law, has hit out at London-based Stephenson Harwood, which is offering its employees the option to work remotely but for less money. Stephenson Harwood hired some staff from outside the capital during the Covid pandemic who are paid less because they do not have to commute into the firm's offices at Finsbury Circus; if they do travel to the office they can claim travel expenses.
The business has now announced all employees can work remotely - but it will pay them 20% less than their current salary. Staff can also chose hybrid working - where they work remotely for up to two days, but are in the office the rest of the time - and their salaries will remain the same.
