Boris Johnson said he expects to see a gradual return to the office-based work life but for many firms, things will never be the same again.
Many have already said they will adopt a hybrid style with working home still in the mix for part of the week.
But what are the rules exactly and can you refuse to return to the office - BusinessLive takes a look at some of the key questions about working life post lockdown.
What changes on July 19?
The Government's work from home message comes to an end when restrictions are lifted in England on 19 July as part of stage four of lockdown easing.
However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson recommended in his speech on Monday July 12 that there will be a "gradual return to work".
The move will be good news for businesses that rely on workers like cafes, bars and shops. Dame Carolyn Fairbairn said last year that cities would become 'ghost towns' with thousands of local businesses that relied on the passing trade suffering as a result, she said.
And there is no doubt that the pandemic really has taken a bite out of the High Street.
But a wholesale return is unlikely, with , citing better work-life balance and cost cutting in large office accommodation.
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Do I have to go back to the workplace?
You can ask to remain working from home but there is no guarantee that your employer has to say yes.
Citizens Advice has published a from July 19.
Essentially, you will need to return to the workplace if requested to do so by your employer.
Citizens Advice states: "When you enter into a contract to work for an employer you have to comply with ‘reasonable management requests’. That means your employer can ask you to return to your normal workplace if your original contract specified that you would be office-based or based elsewhere.
"You can ask to keep working from home, but that doesn't mean your employer has to agree. Start by having an open conversation with your employer about your wishes, and consider making a flexible working request, which is a legal right all employees have. You can include your reasons why working from home is better for you and will also help the business."
What if I'm considered clinically vulnerable?
The Health and Safety Executive has on supporting employees considered clinically vulnerable, including allowing them to work from home if possible.
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What does my employer need to do to keep me safe at work?
Your employer is legally obliged to keep employees safe at work. Current guidance says that employers should complete a Covid risk assessment and take steps to prevent transmission, including frequent cleaning and social distancing measures which could include staggered start times to minimise contact.
Wearing masks in an enclosed space will no longer be a legal requirement after July 19. However employers can choose to set their own policies on whether to ask workers or customers to wear masks.
Tell us what's happening where you work. Are you expected to return to the workplace or will working from home still be a part of the norm? Let us know in the comments section below.