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Employers 'at risk of legal action during World Cup'
Wed 09 Jun 2010
Employers have been urged to treat their staff fairly and consistently during the upcoming World Cup.
According to Croner, companies could face bullying and harassment claims from disgruntled members of staff if light-hearted discussions are interpreted differently by their colleagues.
Liz Iles, senior employment consultant at the group, said tensions may be fuelled by the fact that not all employees will be supporting England over the coming weeks.
Croner added that members of staff who have no interest in the World Cup could also become unhappy throughout the competition.
This, it said, is because colleagues who are football fans may be allowed to enjoy flexible working arrangements so they can watch key matches, while some could be permitted to watch a game on television during working hours.
A poll commissioned by Croner found that nearly a quarter of non-football fans would want to be given the same benefits and privileges as those who follow the sport.
The World Cup gets underway on June 11th and finishes a month later.