Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) has reconsidered a policy that made Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for staff wanting to return to its London office. In August last year, the US firm was one of the few to issue such a policy. Debevoise & Plimpton had also told staff, initially in the US, to have their Covid-19 vaccinations before […]
Here is the data we have gathered on law firms’ work-from-home/office attendance policies as we emerge from Covid-19. The information was collected in the summer of 2021; bear in mind policies may change as circumstances evolve.
Far from being a complete return to normal, law firms across the country opened their doors a little more this month. How have they been preparing and what can staff expect from their old offices? Slaughter and May Slaughters has been less touchy-feely and more prescriptive than most other firms, telling staff to be in […]
Kirkland & Ellis has pushed back its global reopening date by two months, The Lawyer understands, amid continued uncertainty over the evolution of the virus worldwide. The US firm has have moved the date from this month to November, as breakthrough infections from the virus have been rising and variants such as Delta continue to sweep across […]
Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters will not enforce vaccination mandates for their City headcount, as they gear up to welcome back most of their lawyers from next month. Clifford Chance is not mandating the vaccine in London, though its US operations will. Meanwhile, it is understood that, while complying with […]
Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) will require its City headcount to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if they wish to return to premises, as it plans a phased return next month. The US firm has made the decision ahead of its official reopening on September 13. Those who for any reason will not be taking the […]
Several firms have been enlisted by different UK Government departments to contribute to the Covid-19 inquiry
Jamie Butler, executive coach and facilitator, shares his reflections on coaching in the legal sector during the pandemic and for the future
Spring is here. Shops, restaurants and pubs are reopening their doors and bringing a wave of optimism about the future. With the continued success of the vaccine rollout, conversations about returning to the office are bubbling. As these conversations develop into action plans, it is timely to take stock of the past year to see […]
Effective 6:00 am on 31 March 2022, Bermuda has revoked its mask requirements save for when inside a “mask-mandated facility”.
The restriction on commercial landlords irritating (the equivalent in Scotland of forfeiture) leases has ended.
On March 9, 2022, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kieran Moore, issued a statement and technical media briefing announcing that the majority of Cpvid-19 public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted in the coming weeks.
With the Health Resources & Services Administration without the $22.5 billion in emergency funding it had requested, there are expected to be significant disruptions to programs administered by HRSA and other Covid-19 response efforts. The lack of funding comes at a critical time as a new hybrid variant of Covid-19 emerges in the United States and Europe.
On 10 March 2022, the Cabinet Office published the long-awaited draft Terms of Reference for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
On 10 March, the Cabinet Office published eagerly anticipated draft Terms of Reference for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
In the United States, the federal government has faced challenges in imposing vaccination mandates for large private employers, federal contractors, and certain health care employees.
Since its widespread roll out over the past year, the UK Government’s COVID19 vaccination programme has been largely successful. To date, over 70% of the population are fully vaccinated and a vaccination booster programme has now been implemented.
Over the past year, it has become increasingly common for employers in Massachusetts to establish and enforce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. Such policies are legal and appropriate in Massachusetts.
Even though the restrictions have been lifted by the Government, businesses should still be considering their exposure to Covid-related risks, especially relating to vulnerable employees and the public.
On 21 February the Government announced plans to end all Covid restrictions in England starting on 24 February. This includes scrapping the requirement to self-isolate following a positive Covid test.
On 21 February 2022, the Government published ‘‘COVID-19 Response: Living with COVID-19’, setting out its plan to remove the remaining coronavirus domestic legal restrictions in England.