Face to face interviews in lock down

[saptastic]

Quick question... I assume that this is allowed during "lockdown"? If invited to an interview.

[northernladuk]

It is allowed but it is also pretty daft. Are they requesting or do you want it?

[vwdan]

Interestingly, there was a small law change in the latest lockdown which seems to have gone completely unmentioned - it's actually illegal to travel for work purposes if said work could reasonably be done remotely.

Like I say, it seems to have been completely glossed over and, if anything, this lockdown has seen more people go out to work than previous lockdowns but technically I think an interview could be illegal unless you can demonstrate a need for it to be physical.

[SueEllen]

Are you that desperate you want to work for an organisation that doesn't give a damn about H&S?

Until June in England everyone is advised to WFH if they can.

[saptastic]

No not me - but someone mentioned they are going to an interview at end client via an agency. And was thinking whether this was still going on and legal.

[SueEllen]

No not me - but someone mentioned they are going to an interview at end client via an agency. And was thinking whether this was still going on and legal.

It is legal if you can't do it remotely.

[SueEllen]

Interestingly, there was a small law change in the latest lockdown which seems to have gone completely unmentioned - it's actually illegal to travel for work purposes if said work could reasonably be done remotely.

Like I say, it seems to have been completely glossed over and, if anything, this lockdown has seen more people go out to work than previous lockdowns but technically I think an interview could be illegal unless you can demonstrate a need for it to be physical.

There is no enforcement of lockdown laws in workplaces.

Even when there are outbreaks in workplaces due to poor H&S measures local councils and the HSE can do SFA.