One in four employers are not giving staff paid time off to attend Covid vaccinations, and have no plans to, a recent survey has found. A YouGov poll commissioned by Acas, found 25% of employers were not giving staff paid leave to attend vaccination appointments and...
The following article applies to England only. COVID-19: Double-jabbed people no longer have to isolate after contact with positive case From Monday 16 August, people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under 18 no longer have to isolate after coming...
With the return to work looming, and the school year beginning in September, it is important to consider what employers can do to support parents and carers who have children through this time. Whether children are starting school for the first time, moving into a new...
Employers pursuing a “no jab, no job” policy have been cautioned to be “proportionate” and “non-discriminatory”. The guidance comes after senior ministers suggested companies are allowed to introduce a requirement for staff to be...
As the UK attempts to return to normality, the competition for new recruits has intensified, with the so called ‘Great Resignation’ still to come, and many industries are finding it hard to attract and retain skilled employees. To confidently move forward in the post...
