This section provides model documents for employers to use in response to the 2020 coronavirus outbreak
This policy outlines steps that the company will take to respond to a coronavirus outbreak and expectations placed upon employees to try and minimise potential implications of its spreading.
Use this policy to set out the organisation's emergency plans. This policy covers the fire procedure, bomb threat procedures, evacuation procedures, and a business continuity management plan.
Note - this policy has been updated with additional information in light of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.
This letter reminds employees of their responsibility to assist the Company in preventing the spread of infectious procedures. It outlines that they should take a period of absence and discuss their return to work with their line manager to assess potential for the spreading of the virus.
Note - this letter has been updated with additional information in light of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.
This letter outlines to employees steps that the organisation is taking to work against the spread of the coronavirus. It includes information on self-isolation and what employees should do if they feel they have been exposed to or contracted Covid-19, alongside situations where employees may be sent home.
Use this policy is to set out the contingency plan that should be followed in the event of an outbreak of bird flu or a similar pandemic. This policy covers preparation for an outbreak, dealing with infected employees, dealing with work activities, working, communication and additional advice.
Note - this has been updated with additional information as a result of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.
This policy and procedure outlines the employer's responsibility to protect employees from risk of infectious disease in the workplace, and procedures it will follow to fulfil this responsibility.
Note - this policy has been updated with additional information in light of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.
This document provides details of income support that the government is offering during the coronavirus outbreak for organisations and workers.
This letter can be given to employees so they can confirm they work for an essential service in accordance with government guidance.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of short-time working as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and outlines potential benefits available to them.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of short-time working as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and how the employee can benefit from the company's participation in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of lay-off working as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and outlines potential benefits available to them.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of lay-off as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and how the employee can benefit from the company's participation in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of a reduced working week as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and outlines potential benefits available to them.
This letter outlines that an employee is to be placed on a period of a reduced working week as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and how the employee can benefit from the company's participation in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
This questionnaire can be give to all visitors to the company to confirm their recent travel industry and if they are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19.
This letter can be given to employees to provide if questioned why they are travelling during coronavirus restrictions.
This letter outlines the procedures that are to be put in place for mass testing, including the steps that staff should take if they test positive. It also makes it clear that testing will not be compulsory.
This letter is to arrange a meeting with staff to take a look at how their health affects them at work, what substantial disadvantages they face and whether there can be any reasonable accommodations made to address these disadvantages.
Further to an initial meeting discussing making workplace accommodations, due to ongoing symptoms of long-Covid, to an employee's employment, this letter is for setting out those arrangements.
This letter outlines information for employees on long-Covid and the steps the Company is taking to respond to this.
A form for setting out the action plan for making long-Covid-related reasonable adjustments.
Policy setting out the organisation's response to long-Covid.