If you are in the higher risk category because you are over 70, pregnant or have an underlying health condition that puts you at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus. The guidance for this group has changed as a result of the recent relaxation of lockdown measures. If you…

We all have mental health and it is important that you look after your mental health and wellbeing during this time and discuss any concerns you have with your manager.    Even if you have been attending work or have been working from home throughout this pandemic, you will still need…

It is recognised that the current school/nursery closures may give rise to additional caring requirements and as such Managers have been encouraged to try to be as flexible as possible with employees that are required to return to work or work from home taking the needs of the service into…

Your manager must advise you of what Health & Safety arrangements have been put in place to enable you to return to the workplace. You also have a responsibly for your Health & Safety as well as the Health & Safety of others and there are some key areas that…

Any concerns you have about travelling to and from work should be discussed with your manager and options explored to accommodate your concerns as far as reasonably practical.   If you cannot work from home and you have to travel to work, you should cycle or walk wherever possible in…

Unless it has been determined that your physical presence in the workplace is essential for operational requirements then you should be working from home. Further guidance on Home Working can be found here

Where your role requires you to physically attend work your manager must ensure a safe return to the workplace and that you understand what rules and procedures you must follow when you are in work.  Before you return to the workplace, your line manager will discuss key elements about your…

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