ReturnSafely

The Return to Work Rights Group is expert employment lawyers helping employees and employers manage return to work safely in context of the pandemic.

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The amazing people at @youthconsumer have prepared a short video summarising @ReturnSafely's advice on some of the key issues: https://t.co/KlnfZNI7Jj

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Increasing number of employees expressing concerns about how to handle returning to work and the H&S implications HSE extending their opening hours to address support requirements. For more info on rights/obligations look at @ReturnSafely #ukemplaw https://t.co/MmZ5zcSLfr

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If you have questions about returning safely and need to speak to someone for advice you can find people who can help you listed here: https://t.co/ySbpkhbIu3

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4. Can I sue my employer if I catch CV-19 at my workplace?

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We have now put up a document addressing a number of commonly asked questions. You can find it here: https://t.co/hPld9EGzbk
It is NOT legal advice. /1

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3. Work patterns

- My employer wants to change my shift pattern, or reduce my hours, to accommodate Govt guidance on working in cohorts - can this happen without my agreement?

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During PMQs today, the PM said that employers "must be understanding" where an employee cannot resume duties because they cannot obtain childcare. His view has no legal effect but employers must consider whether an instruction to return is "lawful and *reasonable*" in those circs

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You can find this material set out in a PDF document here: https://t.co/2VQtRyYmuX

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On Sunday, the PM announced that emplpyees who are unable to work from home are to be actively encouraged to attend the workplace from today, Wednesday 13 May 2020. He added that returning workers should avoid public transport if possible. /1

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Where an employee is a member of a Union they should take the advice and seek the support of their Union wherever possible and in any event should, if at all possible, obtain advice on the particular circumstances. /15