Summary We are seeing increasing requests in relation to pregnant employees over 28 weeks (i.e. in their third trimester) to be working from home. The basis for these requests was because the Guidance for full opening: schools makes specific reference to Occupational Health guidance published by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG). Part … Read more
On 5th November 2020 the Policy Paper relating to the Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was published. Latest Guidance (health) A reminder of the definitions:- Clinically extremely vulnerable You may be at high risk from coronavirus if you: have had an organ transplant are having chemotherapy or antibody treatment for cancer, including immunotherapy … Read more
The government have released guidance for individuals who have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. Any individual in this group will have previously received a letter from the NHS or their GP. The latest guidance applies to clinically extremely vulnerable individuals only. Others living in a household with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable are … Read more
Latest Guidance New Guidance was published on 1st November following the PM’s announcement of a national lockdown in England between 5th November and 2nd December. Further details are below. The PM’s Commons statement on coronavirus: 2 November is here. We are still waiting for guidance on the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable, although the latest guidance from … Read more
On 21st October 2020, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published detailed guidance for organisations on how to deal with subject access requests. The full guidance is here – right of access detailed guidance During the consultation period the ICO received over 350 responses from organisations of all sizes and sectors and as a result the … Read more
Main points from today The PM has announced new local COVID Alert Levels to come into effect on Wednesday this week. The three tiered system in England will be set at medium, high, and very high – more details below. A postcode checker on gov.uk will show which alert level applies in each area and … Read more
Main points from today The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that the Government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions. The Government will pay two thirds of employees’ salaries, up to a maximum of £2,100, to protect jobs … Read more
Overview Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support scheme that provides grants of up to £60,700 to help disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support for people who have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. The scheme was updated on 29th September … Read more
Summary Yesterday, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced a new Job Support Scheme and extension of Self Employment Income Support Scheme. Full detailed guidance is yet to be published but the Gov factsheet is here. Also from yesterday, the NHS Covid-19 app was launched. For Schools, Gov guidance has published a letter to parents and guardians … Read more
Good morning, As you may be aware, people entering England from key holiday destinations (if visited or made a transit stop) including Spain, France, and parts of Greece and Portugal now have to quarantine. Link to government list of countries on the travel corridor list – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#countries-territories-and-regions-on-the-travel-corridor-list All arriving passengers will be required to complete … Read more
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