On 6 January 2022 changes to the mandatory vaccination requirement that currently applies to care home workers in England under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 were implemented. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/15) were made on 6 January 2022 and implement changes
As we near the end of the first week back after the festive period, we take a look at what employers can expect in the area of Employment Law in 2022 including, the updated data protection and employment practices guidance expected from the Information Commissioner’s Office, a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment,
This afternoon, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the immediate reintroduction of the Statutory Sick Pay Scheme for SMEs which previously ended at the end of September 2021. As part of a series of measures being provided by the UK Government which are intended to support UK companies being impacted by the OMICRON outbreak of the COVID-19
With the latest working from home guidance and talk of a ‘circuit break’ after Christmas and into the New Year to try and combat the rapid spread of the OMICRON variant of COVID, many Employers will again be reviewing their approach to homeworking. One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the various levels
From 17 December 2021, employees will not be required to provide their employer with medical evidence of sickness absence (a Fit Note) for the first 28 days of absence. When can an employer require evidence of sickness for SSP purposes? For the purposes of administering SSP, employers are not allowed to insist on a doctor’s
In response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant and identification of several cases of the variant across the UK, the UK Government and devolved Administrations have revised their guidance and have advised people to be cautious and do everything they can to minimise the risk of spreading infection. Following the latest announcements on the government’s response
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, 14 December 2021, the First Minister confirmed various steps being taken by the devolved Scottish Administration to mitigate the risk posed by the Omicron variant of COVID-19, including new legal obligations for Scottish employers. The accelerated roll out of the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine was the primary message and
The recent emergence of the ‘OMICRON’ variant of COVID-19 and conflicting and ambiguous messages from politicians has done nothing but create confusion and frustration and is causing Christmas chaos for UK employers again this year! This latest increase in restrictions and advice has come after the emergence of a new COVID variant from South Africa,
In a controversial vote in the Welsh Parliament on Tuesday 5 October 2021, the Labour-led Welsh government voted to introduce compulsory COVID passes for individuals attending large gatherings. NHS COVID Pass Compulsory from 11 October 2021 Today (11 October 2021) sees the introduction of the NHS COVID Pass in Wales requiring all over 198s to
The UK Government announced its plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right and has published its proposals to reform the existing flexible working legislation. On 30 June 2014, the UK Government extended the Right to Request Flexible Working for parents and certain other carers to all employees with 26
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