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ARTICLE · 19 MAY 2020

Unwinding The Bermuda Lockdown: Issues To Consider As Employees Return To Work

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It is likely some employees will have concerns regarding a return to the workplace – some of those concerns may be based on a medical condition which they or a member of their household have, others...

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Unwinding the Bermuda lockdown: Issues to consider as employees return to work

The end of the beginning?

As we all know the Bermuda Government has announced its national return to work strategy, with a proposed four phase plan:

  • Phase 1 (the current level as at 10 May 2020): Limited Business
  • Phase 2: Expansion of Services
  • Phase 3: Moving to Normal
  • Phase 4: New Normal

The full details of the exit framework and its return to work guidance can be viewed here and here (Guidance).

Whilst this material is useful it is prudent to highlight some key operational and legal issues employers should consider as their staff return to their offices.

Returning to work – general issues

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