The Department of Health & Social Care announced on the 6th March 2021 an extension to the workplace Covid asymptomatic testing scheme. The question Can an employer require or force employees to take a COVID-19 test at work or before …
Business Interruption Insurance – Are you covered? High Court FCA Test Case gives hope to SMEs
On 15 September 2020, the High Court handed down judgment in the test case brought by the FCA seeking legal clarity on the meaning and effect of certain non-damage business interruption (BI) insurance policy wordings. The court found that, properly …
Business Interruption Insurance: A guide for small business
What is and isn’t covered by business interruption insurance? Business Interruption Insurance is something at the forefront of small business owners minds now right, facing closures due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and Government enforced lockdown. Many people are turning to …
Employees, Coronavirus and Holidays – Your Questions Answered
Employees and workers in the UK get a minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday. Taking holiday is important because it allows people to rest and keep physically and mentally healthy. There are currently a number of situations happening in the UK; …
COVID-19 guidance for employees and employers
The Government has released three new guidance notes online: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19 – although expect the guidance to be updated regularly. COVID-19 Guidance for Employers The Government Guide is: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19 It sets out things that all Employers should know and be doing …
Coronavirus – a Free Home Working Policy
Given the rapid changes in the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, it seems likely that companies may be asked/forced by the Government to accommodate home working to contain the spread of infection. Update: on 16th March 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged …
Do I have to pay Sick Pay if an Employee is off work because of Coronavirus COVID-19
Q: Do you have to pay sick pay if an Employee is off work because of Coronavirus?
A: Unless they have received written notice to self-isolate, you do not need to pay employees SSP. However, your contract may require you to pay full pay.