Be Aware UK

News and views from DLA Piper's Employment team

vaccination

COVID-19: Government implements Plan B-lite with new measures which impact on employers

/ , , , , , , , / Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment

In an unexpected turn of events, the government has announced that it will be bringing in new COVID-19 restrictions for England this week. The news follows significant concerns over the emergence of a new coronavirus variant.  The government has confirmed, however, that it will not yet be moving fully to its COVID-19 Plan B – […]

COVID-19: Government implements Plan B-lite with new measures which impact on employers Read More »

The COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan: Key points for employers

/ , , , , , , / Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment

The UK government has outlined its COVID-19 response for autumn and winter for England and stated that the main line of defence to the coronavirus pandemic is now vaccination rather than lockdown.  The government’s response includes both a Plan A – the intended approach which will be taken through autumn and winter – and a

The COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan: Key points for employers Read More »

New rules on self-isolation: What employers need to know

/ , , , / Coronavirus, Employment

Today marks a landmark moment in the self-isolation rules implemented to help manage the coronavirus pandemic in England. Now, close contacts of someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will not have to automatically self-isolate for 10 days, provided they are fully vaccinated* or are aged under 18 years 6 months. This development is hugely

New rules on self-isolation: What employers need to know Read More »

Linkedin Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube Weixin

© 2024 DLA Piper. DLA Piper is a global law firm operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and DLA Piper's structure, please refer to the Legal Notices page. All rights reserved. Attorney advertising.