Questions and Answers

My staff do not have the entitlement to leave on bank holidays written into their contracts.  This year I wish the business to close for a week over a bank holiday period.  How should I go about this?

What happens to Bank Holidays when on furlough?

The DVSA advise that I should carry out “gate checks” on my drivers’ walkaround checks. How should I do this?

We are encouraging all our employees to have the Covid-19 vaccination. If an employee declines the vaccination and we become aware of this are we obliged to assess whether they are safe to continue working?

What do I pay an employee on flexible furlough?

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

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

How often should digital tachograph vehicle units be downloaded?

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 regularly review concerns raised by employees and other stakeholders in respect of the Covid-secure measures we are adopting. Most concerns relate to how individuals are behaving, ie not following the measures required. What can we do to improve behaviour?