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Shielding is ending

As the UK transitions back into a regular working pattern, there will be many smaller-scale challenges employers will have to take on.

The first of these is returning shielding staff to work. Some may still feel uncomfortable coming back to work. And, you may have to put additional measures in place to ensure their safety.

Here’s how you should respond to ensure legal compliance and guarantee a straightforward return to work.

How to bring staff back off furlough

This article answers the most common questions surrounding bringing staff back after a period of furlough.

What would a second wave of Coronavirus mean for your company?

A letter published in the British Medical Journal has warned UK ministers that urgent action is needed to ensure that there’s no further loss of life in the event of a second wave of infections in the Autumn.

There is no doubt that a second wave is a scary prospect for businesses. This could mean another lockdown, which means you’d once again be forced to shut. Staff could need to work from home. And, measures taken at the start of the year to facilitate homeworking will need to be repeated.

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