England Moves to COVID‐19 Plan B

England is moving to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

Additional restrictions will be introduced over the next week, including:

• From Friday 10^th December, the legal requirement to wear a face covering will be extended to most public indoor venues, although it will not include hospitality settings
• From Monday 13^th December, the guidance to work from home where it is possible to do so will be reintroduced
• Daily tests will be introduced for close contacts, rather than a requirement to self‐isolate, to minimise disruption.

The new restrictions put employers in an awkward position, especially when it comes to implementing new remote working and health & safety policies at short notice.

But don’t worry. Your Croner advice team is here to help NICF Members adapt to ‘Plan B’ as quickly and safely as possible.

For more information log into the NICF Members Area or contact the office on 0115 958 3077.