The guidance to work from home where possible, implemented as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland, has been removed.
While the COVID threat has not disappeared, it has receded, an Executive Office spokesperson has said.
A spokesperson said: “The guidance ‘work from home where possible’ position is therefore not proportionate at this point.
“As with the removal of other COVID-19 measures, this should not be interpreted as meaning there is no risk from COVID or that the pandemic is over. While life continues to get back to normal, we must remain careful.”
The spokesperson said employers may still wish to consider how remote or flexible working could be used effectively.
“Where staff are attending or returning to workplaces, employers should carefully consider what practical mitigations might be put in place.
“This update reflects the evolution of our response to the pandemic.”
Further information is available at www.nidirect.gov.uk/covid-19-safe-at-work.