The range of matters for employers to consider in designing and implementing plans to re-open the workplace is broad and complex. We highlight the main considerations and the supports available to employers as they plan the return to the workplace.

In light of the uncertainties caused by COVID-19 and the difficulties some people can encounter as a result of not having an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, the authorities have introduced certain temporary measures for between now and 20 July 2020.

The UK has updated its family immigration rules for Northern Ireland to allow the non-European Economic Area family members of those born in Northern Ireland to make a valid application under the EU settlement scheme rather than satisfying the stricter UK immigration rules.

Residency permissions due to expire are automatically renewed for a period of two months.