Recruitment Connection Blog Summary of employment law coming into place in April 2022

Eight key changes for employers to know about this April. Covid-related changes - 1 April 2022 The following changes will take effect on 1 April 2022: Self-isolation:those with Covid symptoms will be encouraged to "exercise personal responsibility" and show consideration to others, but will not be required, nor advised, to stay at home. Covid testing:free lateral flow and PCR testing will end for the general public (PCR tests will remain available for social care workers and certain vulnerable groups). Risk assessments:the requirement for employers explicitly to consider Covid in their health and safety risk assessments will be removed. Guidance for employers:the...