15.12.2021

As the Omicron variant takes hold, the last few days have seen England move to Plan B of the Covid-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021 and the introduction of new rules and guidance impacting on employers. These include: 

• The recommendation to work from home where possible. 
• Daily testing for fully vaccinated contacts of positive cases. 
• The requirement to wear face coverings in more public indoor settings. 
• The requirement to take a pre-travel test before coming to England (including for the fully vaccinated). 

For more information on the detail of these new measures, please see our maintained Coronavirus FAQs keeping employers up to date on all work-related Covid-19 issues. 

Make UK members who need advice in relation to Covid-19 measures and their employment implications should contact their regular adviser. 

We can also provide advice and assistance to non-members on a consultancy basis – if you would like further information on our services, please call us on 0808 168 5874, or email [email protected].