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    Faculty urges caution on reopening, and advises on vaccination and testing

    by Nic Paton 14 Jul 2021
    by Nic Paton 14 Jul 2021

    As occupational health practitioners brace themselves for the easing of Covid restrictions next week, the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM)...

    • Shielding
    • Coronavirus
    • Testing

    CBI urges self isolation rethink from ministers

    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 12 Jul 2021

    The CBI has called on the government to bring forward changes to Covid self-isolation rules to 19 July rather than wait until 16 August.

    • Coronavirus
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    • Fit for Work

    Driving through the pandemic: OH within the transport sector

    by Dr Mark F R Hall 5 Jul 2021
    by Dr Mark F R Hall 5 Jul 2021

    The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic was a steep learning curve for all employers, but in particular bus and...

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    Top 10 HR questions June 2021: Settled status deadline

    by Brightmine 1 Jul 2021
    by Brightmine 1 Jul 2021

    The deadline for applications under the EU settlement scheme was 30 June 2021.
    Where an EEA national is eligible to...

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    Pubs and restaurants forced to close as teams isolate

    by Personnel Today 1 Jul 2021
    by Personnel Today 1 Jul 2021

    The hospitality sector has called for a ‘test and release’ scheme that would allow them to stay open.

    • Shielding
    • Coronavirus
    • Testing

    ‘Freedom day’: What the four-week delay means for employers

    by Kerry Garcia and Emily Hocken 17 Jun 2021
    by Kerry Garcia and Emily Hocken 17 Jun 2021

    This week’s postponement of lifting all coronavirus restrictions – from 21 June to 19 July – has thrown many businesses...

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Vaccinations

    Holidays abroad: employers’ 15 questions answered

    by Jo Moseley 23 Apr 2021
    by Jo Moseley 23 Apr 2021

    Jo Moseley answers 15 questions that employers are asking in relation to their staff jetting off in 2021.

    • Coronavirus
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    Reopening workplaces – vaccinations and testing (webinar)

    by Brightmine 22 Apr 2021
    by Brightmine 22 Apr 2021

    As we emerge from the latest lockdown, employers have important decisions to make on how to reopen their workplaces safely.

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Vaccinations

    Implement ‘range of control measures’ as workplaces reopen, urges IOSH

    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Apr 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Apr 2021

    Employees and customers must be kept safe when non-essential retail, gyms and outdoor hospitality venues reopen on Monday, the Institution...

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Latest News

    Global Travel Taskforce report ‘hammer blow for business travel’

    by Adam McCulloch 9 Apr 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 9 Apr 2021

    Business travel specialists and holiday firms have voiced frustration over the government's Global Travel Taskforce report.

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Self-isolation

    Workplace Covid testing extended to smaller employers

    by Jo Faragher 29 Mar 2021
    by Jo Faragher 29 Mar 2021

    From 6 April, smaller employers in England will be able to access lateral flow tests. They must register by 12 April and the kits are free up until 30 June.

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Health and safety

    Thousands of employers interested in rapid Covid-19 tests

    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Mar 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Mar 2021

    More than 48,000 organisations are interested in the government’s free workplace Covid-19 testing programme, but the sign-up deadline is fast approaching.

    • General Data Protection Regulation
    • Coronavirus
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    Could a blockchain health record help HR handle the pandemic?

    by Jo Faragher 15 Mar 2021
    by Jo Faragher 15 Mar 2021

    There could be a need for employees to share health credentials once the pandemic recedes. IBM is one of the companies developing secure ‘health passports’. 

    • Coronavirus
    • Testing
    • Health and safety

    Care home employee told to stay at work despite positive Covid-19 test

    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Mar 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Mar 2021

    A staff member at a residential care home in the West Midlands was told to remain at work despite testing positive for Covid-19.

    • Shielding
    • Coronavirus
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    Why it is more complex than ‘irresponsible’ employers forcing workers into work

    by Nic Paton 5 Mar 2021
    by Nic Paton 5 Mar 2021

    Accusations have been flying about that ‘irresponsible’ employers are putting employees under pressure to come into potentially unsafe workplaces when...

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