Business owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace for employees and customers. Download our free guide.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n
Indeed, COVID-19 guidance is often changing, and it is essential that you check the latest government guidelines for your type of workplace. In particular, the rules are different for workplaces in England<\/a> and Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n It is likely that the coronavirus outbreak has forced you to make some difficult changes to your business. Such changes involve how and where your staff work<\/a>. So, it is important to consult with your staff about proposed changes. You should also consult with their representatives and ask them if they have an agreement in place requiring you to carry out a formal consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulting with your staff means that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When consulting with the staff, you might cover the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an employer, you should carry out risk assessments<\/a> as part of your legal duty of care toward your employees’ health, safety, and well-being. Likewise, you should conduct a detailed risk assessment specifically for the coronavirus pandemic. Importantly, be sure to follow relevant public health regulations and guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When carrying out a risk assessment for the coronavirus outbreak, you should also consider groups of people at higher risk. Those who are vulnerable include:<\/p>\n\n\n\nConsulting With Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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