What does 'work from home if you can' really mean?
‘I know it will be hard for many people, but by reducing your contacts in the workplace, you will help slow transmission.’But if your job requires special equipment – or you work in a public-facing, client-facing or essential role – you will probably be heading back to your usual workplace come Monday.Industries such as retail, hospitality, construction, healthcare, etc typically require working in person – unless, of course, you’ve been told otherwise by your employer.
explains: ‘If your employer says that you can’t work from home but you disagree, start by having an open conversation with them about it. If you’re particularly concerned about travelling to an office or work environment via public transport, again it’s wise to address those concerns with your boss.Citizens Advice says there’s ‘no clear legal position’ about whether an employer has to consider this under their health and safety obligations to staff – because they can’t control public transport.
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