Following the removal of all domestic COVID restrictions and regulations, on 1 April 2022 the government issued new workplace public health guidance as part of its “Living with COVID” strategy. The guidance sets out new principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace (including COVID-19) and complements further guidance issued to the public on living safely with respiratory infections. With many employers now full-swing into phasing a return to the office, our April client alert considers the key messages for employers.

We also set out the new rates which apply to employee statutory benefits, minimum wages and Employment Tribunal awards.