by Amy Martin | Dec 22, 2021 | COVID19, General News, Uncategorised
This morning, the BBC have reported; “People infected with Covid in England can stop self-isolating up to three days early if they test negative twice, it has been announced. They will now be able to end quarantine after seven days instead of 10 by providing...
by Amy Martin | Dec 21, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
Employees can now self-certify sickness for up to 28 days (previously 7 days). Employees only need a ‘fit note’ from their GP if they have been ill for more than 28 days and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays. The...
by Amy Martin | Dec 10, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
Did you know that an employee/ ex-employee does not have to pay any fees to the Employment Tribunal to issue a claim against their employer/ ex-employer? This has actually been the case since July 2017 when the Supreme Court abolished tribunal fees with immediate...
by Amy Martin | Dec 9, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
On 8 December The Government announced that it is introducing further COVID-19 restrictions for England broadly in line with the ‘Plan B’ announced in their Autumn/Winter Plan on 14 September 2021. What was announced? From Friday 10 December face coverings will...
by Amy Martin | Dec 8, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
In the UK, most COVID-19 legal restrictions have now ended, including removing social distancing and social contact restrictions, although some restrictions are now back in place following the recent variant discovery. The Government have made the following...
by Amy Martin | Oct 5, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
The shielding programme has now ended in England. This means that people who were previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) will not be advised to shield in the future or follow specific national guidance. If this applies to you, you will receive...