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Businesses encouraged to retain some Covid rules under new guidelines

Jan 31, 2022 07:53
By News Northern Sound
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Businesses encouraged to retain some Covid rules under new guidelines

There are those who think the laws around remote working need strengthening.

Businesses are being encouraged to retain some Covid rules as part of new return to work guidelines issued today.

The government advice follows the relaxation of public health measures earlier this month and the lifting of guidance to work from home.

Among the other recommendations are for employers to offer permanent hybrid working arrangements and provide supports for nervous staff.

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Meanwhile the Labour Party's calling for proposed laws on remote working to be strengthened.

Spokesperson on workers' rights, Senator Marie Sherlock, says it's not enough to give workers the right to request remote working:

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