Questions and Answers

We have furloughed staff using the Job Retention Scheme. How much can we claim?

Can I require an employee on furlough to take annual leave?

What do I pay an employee on flexible furlough?

I may have to lay off a significant number of my staff as a result of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. I understand that I can obtain financial help from the Government. Can you summarise the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention (“Furlough”) Scheme for me?

How will I apply for the reimbursement?

Can we insist, under health and safety legislation, that all employees have the Covid-19 vaccination currently being rolled out across the UK to reduce the risk of transmission in the workplace?

What is the latest on the priority groups strategy and roll-out plan for Covid-19 vaccination in the UK?

How do I tell whether an employee is suffering from anxiety rather than stress, and when does it become a mental health issue?

Christmas at last — how should I manage activity on that final day before the holiday?

What is the position on pay for several of my workers who have had to self-isolate because of the coronavirus?