2 metre distancing to be law in Wales

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » 03 Apr 2020, 13:10

The Welsh government is to make it a legal obligation for companies to ensure employees stay 2 metres apart. The law will come into force on Monday or Tuesday.

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Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » 03 Apr 2020, 13:54

Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford told a press conference in Cardiff the new two-metre distancing regulations would be published later on Friday to come into force on Monday or Tuesday next week.

Drakeford said: “We are going to put into law the two-metre requirement in the workplace, requiring employers to take all reasonable actions to comply with that two-metre rule.

“It’s been advice up until now, and now it’s going to be part of the regulations.

“We will publish fresh guidance alongside the regulations, and the regulations we will pass today will come into force on Monday evening or Tuesday morning.

“It is simply saying to employers they should put the needs of their workforce first, that their health and wellbeing must be part of their agenda, and the two-metre rule is to protect that.

“But if they take all reasonable actions and comply with the guidance we’re giving them their business can continue.”

Post by **POSTMAN** » 10 Apr 2020, 14:44

Regulations issued in Wales and effective 7th April 20202 mean the 2m social distancing rule will apply to any workplace, including homes, where work and repairs are being undertaken, and outdoor spaces. Communications are being shared with affected units.

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