25 February 2013, 250213, access to flexible work hours
Q. The Federal Government has announced measures to increase access to flexible work hours for parents and carers. Which statement is closer to your view?
|
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
|
| Workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it |
66% |
65% |
66% |
74% |
| Employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities |
13% |
18% |
9% |
19% |
| It’s not up to employers to consider workers’ personal responsibilities |
14% |
10% |
20% |
6% |
| Don’t know |
7% |
7% |
4% |
1% |
66% think that workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it and 13% think employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities. There were few major differences across demographics. Those working full-time or part-time gave similar answers to those not working.