Coronavirus restrictions eased across Great Britain

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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

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.

Read more here.

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.

Access this here.

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.

Find out more here.

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