We have a number of employment news articles related to the Coronavirus this week including:
Coronavirus Act 2020
Draconian emergency powers to help ministers deal with the covid-19 pandemic have become law, as the Queen granted the legislation royal assent. It comes after both the Lords and the Commons passed the unprecedented 329-page bill in just three days, bringing into force the Coronavirus Act 2020.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/coronavirus-uk-draconian-emergency-legislation-police-power-a9426131.html
The published act:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/7/contents/enacted/data.htm
The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent on Wednesday 25 March 2020. The Act brings in emergency measures related to Covid-19 and the resulting pandemic. Employment-related changes include:
- Modification of the statutory sick pay system. SSP will be payable from the first day of sickness or self-isolation and should be
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