How to manage the holiday season and reduce the risk of losing staff to self-quarantine

Another weekend passes and after the excitement of many due to the prospect of Holidays in Europe being “back on” through last week, we return to our working week with the news of returning Spanish holidaymakers needing to self isolate for 14 days due to a spike in cases in Spain.

This is a timely reminder for many businesses as we enter our holiday season in the UK, the potential risk of losing staff resources as a result of track and trace in the UK is now further increased by returning staff from Holidays. Spain may not be the last destination to require additional quarantine rules on return.

Resource planning through this challenging time balancing the needs of your business, the safety of staff and visitors,  returning furlough staff, holiday requirements and now self-quarantine on their return, will be an area that could catch many businesses out. 

Park City’s teams are here and available to support your planning, help you make those difficult decisions and implement policies to protect your business operations.

Here is the relevant updated Government Guidance issued late Friday 24th and over the weekend 25th to 26th .

Information for those who may require foreign travel as part of their work and for those who are responsible for Holiday planning at this time

Coronavirus (COVID-19): countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel

Summary:

The FCO updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers.

Update:

Spain – update to advise against all non-essential travel to mainland Spain

Time updated

8:50 pm, 25 July 2020.

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors

Summary:

List of countries and territories from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.

Update:

Spain removed from the exempt list for arrivals from 26 July 2020.

Time updated

8:19pm, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

Spain removed from travel corridors exemption list

Summary:

If you arrive in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland from Spain on or after 26 July 2020 you will need to self-isolate.

First published.

Time updated

8:07pm, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel for passengers

Summary:

How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Update:

Change to rule on wearing a face covering in airports.

Time updated

9:57pm, 24 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

information for those employers who’s staff use public transport as part of their work requirement

Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers

Summary:

Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.

Update:

Change to rule on wearing a face-covering in transport hubs.

Time updated

4:25pm, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

Information for businesses that provide transport to the public

Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer transport guidance for operators

Summary:

Safer working principles and risk assessment for transport operators and organisations.

Update:

Change to rule on wearing a face-covering in transport hubs.

Time updated

4:24pm, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

General advice for all, to share with your staff

Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do

Summary:

Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.

Update:

Page updated to reflect the latest government guidance.

Time updated

12:15am, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

Staying alert and safe (social distancing)

Summary:

The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.

Update:

Guidance updated to reflect the latest government guidance on staying alert and safe.

Time updated

12:15am, 25 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

Employers and businesses responsibilities to report COVID-19

Reporting outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Details

COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created to make sure that people who run businesses or organisations:

• know how to recognise and report an incident of coronavirus (COVID-19)
• are aware of measures local health protection teams may advise in order to contain it

This information is contained within ‘action cards’ that have been designed for specific situations where an outbreak could occur. This could be a:

• restaurant or café
• construction site
• place of worship

Summary:

Guidance for businesses and organisations on how to recognise, contain and report incidents of coronavirus (COVID-19).

First published.

Time updated

5:35pm, 24 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

Information for Schools. Admission under COVI-19 Guidance

Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Summary:

What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Update:

Added ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): assessment processes for selective school admissions’ and ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): changes to faith school admission arrangements’.

Time updated

2:47pm, 24 July 2020

Follow the Link to the Gov.uk Website.

 

Park City will continue to review guidance and provide the most relevant updates to our clients and website visitors.  We have built a valuable resource library that you can read and use, however our greatest strength at this time is the personal support and tailored service we are providing to clients. Owners, Directors and Managers’ time is at a premium and being able to use and benefit from the team of professionals we have available to manage both Employment-related issues, health and safety and training delivered and drafted in the context of COVID-19 guidance and best practice, is proving the best in class solution for business, NO DIY templates and downloads for you to waste your valuable time.

Be safe. 

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