What if employees are unable to work as they have no childcare?

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What if employees are unable to work as they have no childcare?

Employers are being encouraged to be flexible with parents during COVID-19. Have an open and honest conversation with them.  Can they work from home full or part-time? Can they share parenting so that can work a few hours every day? Can their work hours be adjusted for now so that they work early/later than their normal hours?

If they can’t work from home – can you offer unpaid parental leave or unpaid leave of absence? Could they take some annual leave?

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