This week's relaxation of the Covid-19 restrictions means employers must now use their judgement rather than follow clear rules.
For example, the government hopes businesses will welcome more staff back into workplaces, but it's up to employers. Masks are no longer mandatory in most settings, but terms may still require staff to wear them.
Making these decisions requires employers to make difficult judgements about risk and what is reasonable- and legally enforceable. The easing of restrictions does not countermand your legal health and safety obligations.
That means you will need to keep carrying out risk assessments to gauge what is needed to prevent the virus from spreading in the workplace.
It may be legal and reasonable to require staff to keep working from home or wear a mask in certain situations. Some professions are considering requiring staff to declare their
vaccination status.
