'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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Notable Quotes
""It wasn't a dilemma at all. This was as close to a no-brainer as a business can get.""
— Joshua Elash , Executive
""I don't want people to be conflicted over watching the England game and coming into work.""
— Zaid Patel , Executive
""When I realised England were going to be playing at 01:00, I just instinctively knew it was the right thing to do.""
— Kevin Craig , Executive
""Ultimately, there will be some jobs, such as shift work, where it won't be possible but we're confident most employers will be thinking about how they can keep everyone onside.""
— Kate Shoesmith , Executive
""Firms must treat requests for time off fairly - there will be Mexico fans as well as England supporters in the workforce.""
— John Palmer , Executive
Key People
Gareth Lewis is the deputy chief executive of MT Finance Group.
John Palmer is a senior advisor at the conciliation service Acas.
Joshua Elash is the head of London-based firm MT Finance Group.
Kate Shoesmith is the director of policy at the British Chambers of Commerce.
Kevin Craig is the founder and chief executive of communications agency PLMR.
Zaid Patel is the director of estate agency Highcastle Estates.
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Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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