Navigate Reading Rules at work /slide 69/ Most European Companies Ban Work Emails Outside working hours, slide 69, ex-es 4
ex. 4 / Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.
- Employers have been accused of taking advantage of their employees.
- Employers’ expectations have been blamed for increasing working hours.
- As a result, the government has prohibited employers from contacting workers outside office hours.
- However, the new rules will not apply to all jobs.
- Lawyers whose clients count on them at all times will still be available out of hours.
Try to make up a rule /strange, funny, creative, fair or unfair/ for the office, school …
Mysterious Object Day
Each student must bring a random, useless object to school once a month and convince at least one person that it has an important purpose.
The Freeze Bell
At a random time each day, the principal rings a special bell, and everyone must freeze for 5 seconds—no matter what they’re doing!
The Homework Switcheroo
Students assign homework to teachers once a week. Teachers must present their work in front of the class—bonus points for creativity!
“My Dog Ate My Homework” Day
Once a semester, students can use the “dog ate my homework” excuse, no questions asked. Teachers must accept it with a straight face.
Weekend Homework Ban
Homework is illegal on weekends. Any attempt to assign it results in immediate confiscation by the Student Council!