Parents will be able to split Maternity Cover

The video discusses the concept of flexitime, highlighting its potential to increase productivity and improve work-life balance. It presents differing opinions on its practicality, with some seeing it as beneficial, especially for parents, while others express concerns about its feasibility in certain industries. The government aims to extend flexitime rights to more workers, hoping to aid women who want to work but face childcare challenges. Employers will need valid reasons to deny flexitime requests, with implementation expected by 2014.

In what ways might flexitime be impractical despite its theoretical benefits?

What is the significance of the year 2014 in relation to flexitime rights?