As the New Year brings with it the rollout of the coronavirus vaccination program,  the question on many employers’ minds will be whether they are able to have any say over their employees being vaccinated. Collingwood Legal Principal Solicitor, Paul McGowan, has written an article about this issue to highlight some key points for employersREAD MORE

Working on site during the COVID-19 pandemic – Scottish Construction Guidance Construction continues to be in the spotlight as outside activities within industry which can continue but this position is constantly being reviewed. From 11 January 2021 companies and individuals working in construction should refer to BOTH of the documents below for complete safe operating guidance duringREAD MORE

We have received an urgent message from the Secretary of State for Transport and TfL. There is significant pressure on the public transport network in London and the Government is looking at options for reducing the number of passengers at peak times. If the situation does not improve and construction workers are identified as significantlyREAD MORE

Collingwood Legal Principal Solicitor, Paul McGowan, has written an update to summarise the updated guidance and its significance for employers. In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement on 4th January 2021 that England would be placed into another national lockdown, the Government has published further guidance on those who are required to shield. In addition toREAD MORE

The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & lndustrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a letter to the UK Construction Sector reaffirming the messages that UK Construction should continue during the latest lockdown period. Workers are allowed to travel and stay overnight away from their homes where this is necessary for them to undertake their work.  TheREAD MORE