As businesses resume operations in line with the "gradual
and phased" reopening of the economy outlined in the Alert
Level 4 Lockdown Regulations, one thing is for certain – it
is not and will not be business as usual. The Alert Level 4
Lockdown Regulations and a new set of Occupational Health and
Safety Directions, both published on 29 April 2020, have presented
employers with an opportunity to formalise flexible working
arrangements. If done right, this may be highly advantageous not
only in the short term, but also in the long term.
The Alert Level 4 Lockdown Regulations mandate employers to
adopt 'physical distancing' measures, which include:
- Enabling employees to work from home or minimising the need for
employees to be physically present at the workplace;
