Employers urged to give workers time off for EU referendum vote

The upcoming EU referendum is causing a divide amongst public opinion, political parties and businesses.  

With possibly the biggest decision of the century approaching, the consideration of voters is paramount.

That’s why the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is writing to employers to allow staff to work flexibly on the EU referendum date.  

The CBI represents 190,000 companies, and will urge them to allow staff to take polling day off. Critics argue that the initiative is part of their drive to encourage voters to remain in the EU, as they claim that leaving will damage the British economy.