Following Government advice, those who can work from home should continue to do so. Those who cannot work from home are being actively encouraged to return to work in England if their workplace is open. Employees are advised to avoid crowded public transport and either go by car, or by walking or bicycle. Other points include: The Government will provide new statutory guidance to encourage local authorities to widen pavements, create pop-up cycle lanes, and close some roads in cities to traffic (apart from buses). Social distancing guidance on public transport must be followed rigorously and transport operators should follow appropriate government guidance to make their services Covid- 19 Secure. (It is now mandatory to wearing a face covering at all times when travelling as a passenger on public transport in England.) Face coverings are now advised in enclosed spaces where social distancing isn’t possible and where people encounter others they do not normally meet. This applies to short periods indoors in crowded areas including public transport and shops. Employees may understandably show confusion at the speed at which the guidance has changed which may increase their anxieties. It is sensible if all unnecessary work-related travel is minimised; availability of safe public transport should be taken into account in any decisions to return to the workplace. Employers can stagger rotas and start and finish times to promote physical distancing, provide extra parking and extra bike storage. As well as this, continuing home working is preferable provided that some or all of an employee’s work can be performed remotely. Work duties can be altered by agreement to accommodate those who are anxious to avoid crowded public transport to get to work.

The decisions employers take in this area – both with respect to their overall policy, and in response to individual employee requests or concerns may have legal ramifications on their relationship with their employees. We therefore strongly recommend that you seek legal advice when formulating your policy and responding to request, to ensure these legal ramifications are considered.

Consultation

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Risk assessments

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Health and safety duties

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Well-being

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Home working

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