As was widely expected, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that Step 4 of England’s roadmap out of lockdown restrictions will proceed as planned on 19 July 2021. The First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has also confirmed that the country will move to a modified level 0 from 19 July 2021.
How will this impact organisations?
There will likely be mixed emotions from organisations. Whilst England has done away with most of the restrictions that have impacted organisations the most, Scotland has taken an arguably more cautious approach, especially when it comes to the hospitality industry and homeworking guidance.
Read more about England’s update here.
Read more about Scotland’s update here.
Read more about Wales’ update here.
Need to bring staff back into the office? Try these letters
- Letter to send to employee unwilling/reluctant to return to the workplace
- Letter informing staff that the workplace is to reopen and safety provisions in place
- Letter to recall an employee to the workplace due to easing or lifting of lockdown
- Letter to end a period of furlough due to easing/lifting of restrictions
Face coverings: implications of the change in rules
With the Government confirming that face coverings will no longer be compulsory in shops, hospitality and on public transport in England from 19 July 2021, organisations will be asking what this means for them.
The EU Settlement Scheme grace period
We have produced a letter that can be used to advise eligible EU workers that they must make an application to the EU Settlement Scheme within 28 days.
Read more about the EU Settlement Scheme here.
Spotlight put on flexible working notspots
Analysis of official data by the CIPD has found that the use of flexible working arrangements is unequal across the UK, leading to a warning of the risks of potentially creating a two-tier workforce.
Webinars now available to re-watch
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