Never in our lifetime have employers had to deal with such a fast-changing, disruptive and stressful environment as that caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. The outbreak of coronavirus, officially Covid-19, raises points and many questions of employment law, immigration, health and safety and data protection law for UK employers. Specific advice should be sought where necessary, as the situation is changing daily.

Below is a list of helpful links to the Government guidance which is updated daily with any changes:

Coronavirus job retention scheme step by step for employers:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-step-by-step-guide-for-employers

Check if you can reclaim your wage costs for employers through the CJRS:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

How to claim for wage costs through CJRS for employers:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wages-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

How to work out the 80% of your employees wages to claim:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-80-of-your-employees-wages-to-claim-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

Acas guidance for both employers and employees:

https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus