Employers thinking about return to work post COVID
Is the job considered “essential”. If yes, then staff are expected at work. Boris recently has extended the sectors he is pushing to get back to work. If not, then, the next question is can staff continue to work at home? If yes, then they should do this. If not, consider furlough/ redundancies.
We expect the Government will shortly be listing more sectors who should look to encourage staff to come back in. There are then a number of questions the employer needs to consider before allowing staff to return.
The 5 step process
1. Employers should carry out a COVID-19 Risk Assessment and share the results with the people who work in the organisation;
2. Consider having cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with government/NHS guidance;
3. Take all reasonable steps to help people work from home;
4. Take all reasonable steps to maintain a 2m distance in the workplace;
5. Where people cannot be 2m apart, you have done everything practical to manage the transmission risk.
Posted on 05/26/2020 by Ortolan
