Questions and Answers

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

I have seen that we are having a UK REACH. What are the deadlines for my UK based company with existing REACH registrations?

I work for a company that has bought and is storing significant amounts of hand sanitiser, is this safe? What are the rules about storage and quantities?

REACH Annex II comes into force after the end of the Brexit transition period. Is the UK likely to adopt it?

My organisation wishes to develop a campaign to help embed appropriate behaviours in relation to the control of virus transmission in the workplace. What should we consider in such a campaign?

We have put in place appropriate measures based upon the UK Government’s Covid-19 secure guidelines. How can we assure our employees and other stakeholders that we are taking all the measures necessary?

We have decided to provide our employees with face coverings if they wish to wear them, eg when travelling on public transport or for shops or cafes at lunch. Are there any specific standards for face coverings and what, as an employer, is our duty in relation to advising employees on the use of face coverings?

We want to make sure we take the most appropriate action in the event of a Covid-19 case or outbreak. What measures should we be looking at?

What is the Job Retention Bonus?

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