Coronavirus employment issues – the next phase webinar

This webinar looked at a range of employment issues relating to the next phase in the Government's response to coronavirus. The focus was on planning for a return to operational health and getting ready for the challenges that may arise.

Date & Time 30 April 2020 | Recording available

Location Online

With a focus on planning for a return to operational health and getting ready for the challenges that may arise. The webinar agenda included:

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

  • Short overview on the evolving guidance in relation to the scheme
  • Summary of key points in relation to successfully claiming the furlough grant

Furlough

  • Advice on ending furlough
  • Consulting with employees who remain on furlough

Getting employees back to work

  • Health and safety considerations
  • How to respond to complaints, grievances or stress related absence arising in relation to returning to work
  • A reminder of options for employees who are shielding, who are sick and who have caring responsibilities

Economic

  • How to respond to economic pressures
  • Making changes to the workforce including:
    • Collective consultation
    • Fair redundancy procedures
    • Making changes to pay, terms and conditions

Employee Engagement

  • Motivating employees to stay engaged in challenging times 

Karen Bates and James Collings led the session providing useful insights and practical take away points for those with HR and People responsibilities to consider. 

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