Questions and Answers

What are the key points to think about with regard to risk assessments for returning to work?

I understand that the Government now says that we can car-share to work with people not from our household. How can we make this as safe as possible?

As I can now reopen my workplace, I am planning to take some of my staff off furlough. How much notice do I need to give an employee to bring them back from furlough?

What happens to Bank Holidays when on furlough?

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

When providing notice of a period of furlough coming to an end, what information should I provide to my staff?

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?

We are a small business and need to purchase some PPE for our essential workers. Does CE marking mean it is genuine?

I have read about the change in date of this year’s Early May Bank Holiday and how it may affect holidays from an employment law perspective. Can you please advise?  

One of the essential workers on my night shift is a follower of the Islamic faith, and has come to me to talk about Ramadan. With so many of the workforce off sick, we cannot allow her to take annual leave over this period as she usually does. What provisions should we put in place to allow her to consume food and drink and take part in prayers through the night?