The ‘Pingdemic’

Workers in the food sector to be exempt from self isolation rules

Workers in key sectors, and particularly in the food supply chain, will still be allowed to go to work if they have been told to self isolate by NHS test and trace so long as they test negative for coronavirus.

The new exemptions, which are expected to come into force this week, are in response to widespread concerns that critical businesses could be forced to close because of staff shortages caused by individuals being told they need to self isolate.

https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/…/workers-food…

#coronavirus #staffing #leadership #business #covid19

By: Dee Newton
Date: August 30, 2021

Topics: Coronavirus, Covid, Government, HR

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