Issue 665

Carry-over of holiday

New regulations came into force on 26 March 2020 relaxing the rules which govern when annual leave can be carried over (...).

Proof of absence from work

In order that people adhere to the “stay at home” policy the government has now confirmed that “isolation notes” for proof of absence from work in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) can now be obtained without contacting a doctor (...).

Stranded abroad

Following the announcement on 30 March by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of a repatriation package for workers stranded abroad, Thompsons has produced a Q and A briefing to explain their employment rights (...).