[UK] How employers should manage quarantine when staff travel abroad

On July 25, the UK government announced that anyone returning from mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and the Balearic islands from 26 July must self-isolate for two weeks. The announcement followed the release of data demonstrating a surge in COVID-19 cases. In light of this, employers should prepare policies outlining how they will manage employees in enforced quarantine after foreign travel.

Already holidaymakers returning to UK airports have been expressing their frustration at the government’s announcement as they find themselves unable to return to work unless they can work from home. The official line from the government is that no employee should be penalised for self-isolating, however, Labour fears staff will be forced to return to work because they will not qualify for sick pay. Personnel Today reports the latest advice from the government and legal and employment experts. (Link via original reporting)

On July 25, the UK government announced that anyone returning from mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and the Balearic islands from 26 July must self-isolate for two weeks. The announcement followed the release of data demonstrating a surge in COVID-19 cases. In light of this, employers should prepare policies outlining how they will manage employees in enforced quarantine after foreign travel.

Already holidaymakers returning to UK airports have been expressing their frustration at the government’s announcement as they find themselves unable to return to work unless they can work from home. The official line from the government is that no employee should be penalised for self-isolating, however, Labour fears staff will be forced to return to work because they will not qualify for sick pay. Personnel Today reports the latest advice from the government and legal and employment experts. (Link via original reporting)