Flexibility The five-minute rule that went straight down the toilet Micromanagement hits a new low after boss demands staff announce every five-minute break, including trips to the khazi iStock.com/master1305 Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 17 October 2025 Just when some workers think they’ve won the flexibility war, along comes a boss determined to reinvent micromanagement for the remote age. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disability SpaceX accused of firing worker with Crohn’s disease Privacy Chinese workers photographed, shamed for “long” toilet breaks Culture Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Discrimination Red Wings Zamboni driver loses age bias case over ice rink urination