As the situation is changing by the minute, we have focused below on the overarching employment law issues relating to Covid19, rather than the latest guidance from the government and other important bodies, which is ever-changing. However, useful guidance can be accessed at the links below.

Useful links

Government Guidance on the recovery strategy: Plan to rebuild

Government Guidance for Employers and Businesses about COVID-19:

Guidance for Employers and Businesses about coronavirus

COVID-19: Support for businesses

Guidance on returning to work safely

Government Guidance for Employers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and how to claim:

Claim for wage costs through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 

Step by step guide to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employers

Calculator to work out your employees' wages

Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Health and Safety Guidance: Working safely during coronavirus

ACAS Guidance: ACAS Guidance for Employers and Employees

FCO Travel Guidelines: Up to date travel advice can be found on the FCO website

NHS Advice: COVID-19 website

Mental health guidance: MIND Mental health guidance ; BBC Mental Health Guidance  

ICO Guidance: Data protection and coronavirus: what you need to know