Q:
After 14 September 2020, are work place 'in person' meetings limited to 6 people?
Tamsin Ogilvie
The Senate
13 Sep 2020
- 13 Sep 2020
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No
Complex
Thanks for the help on this question. It is good to know that the work place is exempt from 'the rule of 6'.
Tamsin Ogilvie
The Senate -
Comment
- 13 Sep 2020
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No
Simple
Further detailed Government advice:
5.2 What are the ‘COVID-19 Secure’ safety guidelines workplaces have to put in place? Can work gatherings exceed 6 people?
We have set out clear, practical steps that businesses should take to ensure their workplaces are COVID-19 Secure and give their staff the confidence to return back to work.
These include how to keep as many people as possible safely apart from those they do not live within various workplace settings.
Work gatherings are exempt from the gatherings limit of 6.
Senate Support
The Senate -
Comment
- 13 Sep 2020
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No
Simple
Work places are exempt from the 'rule of 6'. However social distancing of 2m or mitigation measures are required.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/c…
2.10 When can I gather in groups of more than 6?
If you live in a household with more than 6 people, you can continue to gather in and attend all settings together. This same applies for your support bubbles. All venues should continue to accommodate groups larger than 6 who live together or are in the same support bubble to gather in and use their services and venues.
There will be exceptions where groups can be larger than 6 people, including:
where everyone lives together or is in the same support bubble, or to continue existing arrangements where children do not live in the same household as both their parents
for work, and voluntary or charitable services
for education, training, registered childcare, or providers offering before or after-school clubs for children
fulfilling legal obligations such as attending court or jury service
providing emergency assistance, or providing support to a vulnerable person
for you or someone else to avoid illness, injury or harm
participate in children’s playgroups
wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and receptions, or for other religious life-cycle ceremonies – where up to 30 people will be able to attend
funerals – where up to 30 people will be able to attend
organised indoor and outdoor sports, physical activity and exercise classes (see the list of recreational team sports, outdoor sport and exercise allowed under the gyms and leisure centre guidance)
youth groups or activities
elite sporting competition or training
protests and political activities organised in compliance with COVID-19 secure guidance and subject to strict risk assessments
Senate Support
The Senate -
Comment
- 13 Sep 2020
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Unclear
Complex
Guidance has been provided but it's not clear.: Government guidance is provided here, but it isn't clear whether people in different office bubbles can meet at all.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/med…
Tamsin Ogilvie
The Senate -
Comment
