COVID-19 Requirements Removed
Government, Health and Safety, COVID-19, Employment Law / 23 August 2023
From Tuesday 15 August 2023, the Government removed all remaining COVID-19 public health requirements.
This includes:
- Seven day mandatory isolation for people who contract COVID-19; and
- The requirement to wear a face mask for visitors to healthcare facilities.
Subsequently, the COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme ended on 15 August 2023.. Moving forward, if an employee has COVID-19, time away from work should be treated as sick leave.
Message for Employers
If you have any questions about the impact the removal of the COVID-19 requirements has on your workplace, please get in touch with a member of our team.
Disclaimer: We remind you that while this article provides commentary on employment law, health and safety and immigration topics, it should not be used as a substitute for legal or professional advice for specific situations. Please seek legal advice from your lawyer for any questions specific to your workplace.