24 March 2020

Apologies for the increase in postings to members, but there is a lot to cover and we are receiving many emails from BEIS. Please find further guidance and some Q&A's to share with you all.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19#limiting-spread-of-coronavirus-covid-19-in-business-and-workplaces

Should only key workers still go to work in person?

If it is impossible for you to work from home, you are able to go to work. For example, this will apply to those who do manual labour, such as in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as those who provide services that cannot be done from home, such as restaurant workers providing takeaways.

You are able to go to work if you absolutely have to, unless you are a vulnerable member of society, in which case we urge you to stay at home as per the guidance.

Why are construction/manufacturing allowed to carry on as before? 

If it is impossible for you to work from home, you are able to go to work. For example, this will apply to those who do manual labour, such as in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as those who provide services that cannot be done from home, such as restaurant workers providing takeaways.

 

Written by: David Paillassa

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