But some workplace experts point to the downside of the policies.

There are no statistics on the extent of the practice, but according to workplace experts and employees, it is widespread.

Telecommuting is now moving out of the second of those stages, many workplace experts say.

The next problem will be deciding what to do with the office when it has fewer people in it, workplace experts said.

A main consideration, workplace experts say, is how a company treats executives who head for foreign lands.

Labor leaders and workplace experts said that the county legislation probably would serve as a model for other municipalities or states considering similar bills.

But workplace experts question how it has come to this in the UK.

Still, many workplace experts say they are seeing a lot more talk than action.

Labor unions, business leaders and workplace experts across the country said the Suffolk bill would serve as a model for other municipalities or states.

For all the gloom in the air, though, workplace experts urge older people not to lose heart.