Will Offices Always be Empty on Mondays and Fridays?
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Read Full ArticleAs parts of the UK experience tighter COVID-19 restrictions and others prepare for a second lockdown, what are the legal implications of ongoing home working measures?
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals that 62 per cent of adults reported commuting to work last week compared to 38 per cent in May. However, regional lockdowns, the threat of a national #Lockdown2 and potential anxiety around the new rule of six may mean more employees heading back in the direction of working from home.
Claudia Gerrard, from law firm The Legal Director, spoke to ThisWeekinFM to offer some advice on what employers should be aware of if their staff will be working from home regularly.
Picture: A photograph of Claudia Gerrard
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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 18 September 2020
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