Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a strain of the coronavirus disease which was first reported in Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. This disease shows flu-like symptoms, including fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia. The UK Government has currently assessed the risk level at high.

Collingwood Legal has produced a briefing note which covers an employer’s Employment Law obligations in respect of the coronavirus outbreak. They have highlighted areas of risk and made some suggestions about what you can do to mitigate the risks.

Read the Guidance in full here.