Work-from-home employees are turning to employers to help pay soaring energy bills, according to a new survey.
Nearly one-in-five remote employees have sought payments toward heating and energy bills, according to research from Belfast law firm O’Reilly Stewart. The situation has intensified as a result of the sharp increase in energy bills as a result of the war against Ukraine and is likely to become more prevalent in the coming months as the cold weather of winter wears on, according to O’Reilly Stewart Commercial Director Seamus McGranaghan.
“The current cost of living crisis is undoubtedly putting financial pressure on people right across society,” he said. “Employees working from home are facing higher costs on heating and electricity while businesses are incurring lower costs due to many staff availing of the hybrid working system.
