'It's draconian' | Uproar as Dyson defies 'work from home' guidance for THIRD time

British technology company Dyson has sparked controversy by telling UK staff to keep coming into the office, despite the Government’s work-from-home guidance, The Guardian has reported.

The firm, owned and operated by divisive business magnate, Sir James Dyson, has reportedly told staff to continue working from the office, despite rising cases of COVID and repeated calls from Downing Street for remote working to be re-imposed.

James Dyson himself has repeatedly opposed Government decisions on lockdowns and remote working since the start of the pandemic. And now, in an internal memo to staff, the company has said all of its offices should remain open, as reported by The Guardian.

The decision is in contrast with the Government’s guidance that employees should work from home to minimise the spread of COVID this winter, measures which were introduced this week as part of the ‘Plan B’ as cases continue to rise, particularly the new Omicron variant. However, this is guidance only, and not a legal requirement.