It takes the average employee one hour and five minutes to commute to work, which is double the time compared to commute times in 2003, according to research by employment law firm Peninsula.

The study has revealed that congestion, roadworks, delayed and cancelled public transport were among the top reasons for the increase to journey times for commuters.

Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula, says: "People are finding that they have to wake up and start their journey to work a lot earlier than they did five years ago.

"Employers should allow flexibility where possible and be considerate if there are significant delays. Employees obviously need to make their bosses aware if they are going to be late due to unforeseen circumstances as early as possible, and an understanding between both the employee and the employer should be sought."

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