Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Employer FAQs
In a few short weeks, the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has had an enormous impact on businesses, families, governments and day-to-day life across the globe.



In a few short weeks, the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has had an enormous impact on businesses, families, governments and day-to-day life across the globe.
Employers should refer to:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/ for details of support available for businesses
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus for the latest government guidance
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for the latest health information
Click the links below for our practical guidance for employers.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme offers a useful option for businesses which need to reduce staff costs. But government guidelines leave important questions unanswered. Our practical guide provides clarity around this and other options.
With Coronavirus cases rising rapidly in the UK, we look at how sick pay rules (including statutory sick pay) interact with the guidance on self-isolation for those with or without symptoms. We also consider what this means for the self-employed.
Many staff will be concerned about the impact of the virus on them, their families and friends and their work. We consider what employers need to know about home-working, communication and employee wellbeing.
In the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has announced a wide-ranging package of measures to try to ease the pressures on businesses.
Cyber-security is already a key business risk with a spate of high-profile cyber-attacks. Those risks are even more acute with millions of employees now working from home. We answer some of the most common questions.
Our lawyers are experts in their fields. Through commentary and analysis, we give you insights into the pressures impacting business today.
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