Pragmatism and Compliance: Employer Responses to the Working Time Regulations

Goss, David; Adam-Smith, Derek

doi:10.1111/1468-2338.00193

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“…Research reported by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (2001a) found that the Working Time Regulations 1998 which implemented a maximum 48-hour working week, has had limited impact on working hours. This was largely due to the use of the 'opt-out' clause by employers (Goss and Smith, 2001).…”

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Organisational culture and work‐life conflict in the UK

Bond

2004

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

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This article employs linear regression techniques to model the variables associated with work-life balance outcomes of employees. Using data from employee surveys carried out in four financial sector companies in Scotland, it was found that while the level of perceived availability did not have an impact on work-life balance, organisational culture was significantly associated. This indicates that without a supportive work-life organisational culture, the provision of arrangements in themselves will not necessarily lead to better work-life balance outcomes. The analysis also shows that longer working hours, job status, take-up and experiences of limited access to arrangements were significantly associated with work-life outcomes. The findings are discussed in the context of recent government legislation and initiatives and further research examining the impact of work-life initiatives on employees is recommended.

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Organisational culture and work‐life conflict in the UK

Bond

2004

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

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“…In‐built ‘flexibilities’, especially the individual opt‐out from the statutory average maximum working week, limited the impact of the Regulations. Goss and Adam‐Smith (2001) identified three patterns of response that help explain employer accommodation to the legislation: coincidence with current practice; easy ‘escape’ options; and non‐compliance. Nevertheless, the Working Time Regulations continue to be widely criticised by employers.…”

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Fairness ? up to a point. Assessing the impact of New Labour's employment legislation

Dickens

Hall

2006

Human Res Manag J

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Since 1997 there has been a significant extension in the legal regulation of the employment relationship reflecting social and economic policy objectives. This article summarises key findings from research into the impact of this legislation and identifies factors affecting legislative impact and employer compliance. Tensions and priorities in the pursuit of the twin policy objectives are discussed.

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Examining Disability and Work in Small Island Developing States

Stephenson

2019

Inequality and Organizational Practice

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Pragmatism and Compliance: Employer Responses to the Working Time Regulations

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Organisational culture and work‐life conflict in the UK

Organisational culture and work‐life conflict in the UK

Fairness ? up to a point. Assessing the impact of New Labour's employment legislation

Examining Disability and Work in Small Island Developing States

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