Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This subtopic contains materials, commentary and analysis of the employment issues that may arise in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and as a result of protective measures implemented in England.

Living with coronavirus in the workplace from 24 February 2022

Practice Note: Living with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace from 24 February 2022 [Archived] provides an overview of the issues for an employer to consider when managing the workplace during the coronavirus pandemic, reflecting the government’s plan for living with COVID-19 from 24 February 2022 onwards, including in relation to self-isolation for those who test positive or have symptoms of coronavirus and their close contacts, testing, contact tracing, self-isolation support payments, statutory sick pay (SSP), obligations on workers and employers, and at-risk groups including those who are immunosuppressed or were previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable.

Living with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace from 1 April 2022—FAQs

Practice Note: Living with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace from 1 April 2022—FAQs [Archived] considers various commonly-raised questions about living with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace following the removal of coronavirus-related measures from 1 April 2022, including:

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