by Amy Martin | May 12, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, Uncategorised
The COVID cases are now starting to filter through the Tribunal system. Here is a decision made on 6 May 2022 in the Employment Appeal Tribunal which found that a COVID dismissal was not unfair. Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd [2021] EAT 000437-VP is believed...
by Amy Martin | Jan 28, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
In December 2021, the Government announced a temporary extension to the number of days an employee could self-certificate from work. This was extended from the normal 7 days to 28 days to free up GP’s to assist with COVID19 booster vaccine rollout. Any sickness...
by Amy Martin | Jan 19, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
Today’s Key Announcements • Working from home guidance will end and people will no longer be asked to wear masks in any setting, although people are advised to continue wearing face masks in crowded, indoor settings...
by Amy Martin | Jan 18, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, Uncategorised
From Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6. People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if...
by Amy Martin | Jan 12, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
From 11 January, most people with a positive lateral flow test do not need to take a confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm they have COVID-19. For more information read the Government advice here.
by Amy Martin | Jan 8, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
On 8 December 2021, The Government announced that it would be bringing back some Covid restrictions once again and to be phased in from Friday 10 December 2021. This is as a result of recent data regarding the Omicron variant, which is quickly spreading throughout the...