Current UK government advice is for everyone to try and stop unnecessary contact with other people – 'social distancing'.
This includes:
- working from home where possible
- avoiding busy commuting times on public transport
- avoiding gatherings of people, whether in public, at work or at home
Employers should support their workforce to take these steps. This might include:
- agreeing to more flexible ways of working, for example changing start and finish times to avoid busier commuting times
- allowing staff to work from home wherever possible
- cancelling face-to-face events and meetings and rearranging to remote calling where possible, for example using video or conference calling technology
Read the latest Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees from ACAS, which includes:
- self isolation and sick pay
- if an employer needs to close the workplace
- if an employer needs time off work to look after someone
- if someone has Coronavirus symptoms at work
- if someone with Coronavirus comes to work
For further guidance on Coronavirus please visit the following websites:
- NHS Wales
- GOV.UK
- BEIS - guidance for employers and businesses
- Download the latest advice poster from NHS Wales
HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline number is 0800 0159 559 for further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.