Coronavirus in the workplace – The useful links:
From the Government
- For businesses
HMRC Guidance for employers on the coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention Scheme and furlough:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Webinar
A step by step guide for employers claiming wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
General business support available:
Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19):
Data protections and coronavirus: what you need to know from the ICO:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-and-coronavirus/
- For employees
BEIS guidance for employees:
Check if you could be covered by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
From the Government of government-affiliated resources
- For businesses and employees
General practical guidance from Acas (an independent body funded by the Government):
https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
Sector-specific social distancing in the workplace guidance:
Online isolation notes:
- Coronavirus self-employment support
Self-employment income support scheme:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-income-support-scheme/
FAQs link:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-income-support-scheme-faqs/
- Health
Health-related guidance from the National Health Service is available here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Mind website – Resources and tips, including how to plan and prepare for working from home or self-isolation:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Public Health Guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
Public Health Wales:
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
Health Protection Scotland:
https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/wuhan-novel-coronavirus/
Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland:
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
- Courts and Employment Tribunals
Employment Tribunals FAQs arising from the Covid-19 pandemic: https://www.judiciary.uk/publications/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/
HMCTS: Information for users of Courts and Tribunals:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-courts-and-tribunals-planning-and-preparation
Guidance on how HMCTS will use telephone and video technology during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-telephone-and-video-hearings-during-coronavirus-outbreak
- General information from the Government:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you would like a free initial chat about any workplace issues arising from the coronavirus outbreak please contact Melanie Rowe on 07854 029922 or by email at melanie.rowe@murrellassociates.co.uk
