KNOWLEDGE

Working from home - Current Government guidance around the UK

Morton Fraser Partner Innes Clark
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Innes Clark
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PUBLISHED:
20 February 2022
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Business
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Blog

A brief summary of what the rules on returning to the workplace are wherever you are in the UK. We will keep this article updated as matters progress.

Recent announcements have confirmed a loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, but what is the position when it comes to working from home?  Set out below is a summary of the position in the week commencing 21 February 2022.    

Scotland

The work from home guidance in Scotland has been lifted.  The Scottish Government has said they would like a phased return to the office with some staff continuing to work remotely some of the time.

England

The requirement to work from home in England has also been lifted.   

Wales

The Welsh government says "working from home remains important", but the legal requirement to do so has been removed. 

Northern Ireland

Current guidance on working from home is to do so when you can, with employers encouraged to facilitate that.   

Health and Safety Executive - keeping workplaces safe as restrictions are eased

The latest information on any changes related to workplace safety during the pandemic as restrictions ease can be found on the Health and Safety Executive website.  The page - which can be found here - also provides details of advice from public health bodies and other government departments on requirements that aren’t enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and with links to their guidance.

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