On 16 August 2021, the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, NHS Test and Trace in the workplace (applicable in England), was updated to reflect the changes to the self-isolation rules.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021, which will make it mandatory for a person working or providing professional services in a care home to have the Covid-19 vaccine, have been approved by both Houses of Parliament.

As the Government moves to lift all limits on social contact from 19 July, it will “no longer necessary” for people to work from home and the Government guidance on working from home will be lifted.

With effect from 21 June 2021, employers will have to check applicants’ original right-to-work documents where possible

HM Treasury has today (5th November 2020) announced a further extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to 31 March 2021.

In a long-running dispute, a group of Uber drivers brought claims for unlawful deductions from wages regarding a failure to pay the national minimum wage (NMW) and for a failure to provide paid annual leave, arguing that their employment status was “workers” rather than “self-employed”.

As we enter 2021 and face further national lockdowns, the Government’s New Year’s message to employers is that they must take “every possible step” to facilitate their employees working from home.

CJRS extended in order to provide support to businesses and employees during the new national lockdown

The ICO has published new detailed guidance on the Right of Access to help employers deal with subject access requests effectively and efficiently.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (commonly referred to as the Furlough scheme) is due to come to an end on 31 October 2020, despite growing calls from MPs, industry and trade unions for it to be extended.