Covid-19 - BEERG

Here you will find documents, downloads and links to information for employers on Covid-19. We endeavor to regularly update and add to this resource.

Useful resources on remote working/returning to work:

Littler publishes survey results on remote working: littler_covid-19_survey_report

Lewis Silkin LLP article on UK’s new job support scheme

Baker McKenzie overview of the new Spanish regulations on remote working

EMEA Home Office and Remote Working Policy Framework Home Office and Remote Working Policy Framework

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued two guidance documents for creating safe and effective return-to-work conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Link to the documents here

From the Safely Back to Work Alliance (a joint initiative by Randstad, The Adecco Group and ManpowerGroup) to find a safe and healthy way of returning to work: Alliance Presentation Slides

The UK government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible. The 8 guides cover a range of different types of work/workplaces: www.gov.uk/working-safely-during-covid-19

The UK Data Protection Authority (ICO) has produced an FAQ for employers on workplace Covid19 testing: https://ico.org.uk/workplace-testing-guidance-for-employers/

The UK’s House of Commons Library has published a useful guide: Coronavirus: Protections from redundancy

The European Union research institute, Eurofound, has released the first results from a major survey: Living, working and COVID-19 data.

From Flichy Grangé: Organize-workplace-safely-for-Covid-19-return-to-work-Flichy-Grange-April-29-Webinar

From McKinsey: https://www.mckinsey.com/mitigating-the-employment-impact-of-covid-19

Resources on Covid-19

ILO analysis finds that pandemic knocks 10% off incomes of workers worldwide

Baker McKenzie: Covid-19 Government Intervention Schemes in EMEA: download as PDF also here: Baker McKenzie EMEA Covid19 interventions

EY – Guide to Covid-19 measures across 40 jurisdictions: https://www.ey.com/gl/global-law-covid19-digital-guide#section1

Other useful sites:

Resources from BEERG colleagues:

BEERG & HR Policy Association – 12 Point Employer Guide to Getting Through a Pandemic

ADECCO: Adecco Back 2 Work In The New Normal

Oneida Associés: Covid-19 issues for businesses in France: Oneida Associes Covid 19 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Ius Laboris, Coronavirus – Top Tips for International Employers: Coronavirus-Top_Tips_For_International_Employers.pdf

Accenture: Papers on human resource issues arising out of Covid-19

- accenture.com/us-en/about/company/coronavirus-business-economic-impact
- accenture.com/gb-en/about/company/coronavirus-human-experience

Full report – https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Thought-Leadership-Assets/PDF-2/Accenture-COVID-19-New-Human-Truths-That-Experiences-Need-To-Address.pdf

- linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6647109696702558208/

Full report – https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Thought-Leadership-Assets/PDF-2/Accenture-Human-Resilience-What-Your-People-Need-Now.pdf

- linkedin.com/pulse/how-were-putting-people-back-work-amidst-covid-19-ellyn-shook/?articleId=6655866456963629057

Flichy Grangé Avocats (France) (in English): https://www.flichygrange.com/coronavirus-in-a-flash.htm

Emerson (from March 25): EMERSON Employment Solutions Europe Overview

Cuatrecasas Abogados (Spain):

- (in Spanish) cuatrecasas.com/es/coronavirus_cuatrecasas_task_force.html
- (in English) – Cuatrecasas FAQ on Spanish Covid19 Employment Laws March 30th EN

Jones Day (US & International): https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/features/coronavirus

C/M/S (Germany and International) (in English): https://cms.law/en/int/insight/covid-19

Lewis Silkin (UK & International): https://www.lewissilkin.com/coronavirus

- From April 15th, next steps in the response: LewisSilkin Furlough Next Steps
- Survey on Furloughs: Coronavirus survey 3 – How are employers responding +
- Furlough Do’s and Don’ts: Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) – Do’s and Don’ts for employees and Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) 2 – Do’s and Don’ts for employees

ByrneWallace (Ireland & International): https://byrnewallace.com/services/sectors/covid-19.html

Clay Engels (Netherlands and International) FAQs about impact of Coronavirus: Clay Engels newsletter_corona_en

Mathesons (Ireland and international): covid-19–a-practical-guide-for-employers

Hogan Lowell – COVID resource center: https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/knowledge/topic-centers/covid-19

Briefings and Reports from Trade Unions:

European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) – Briefing notes on job and income measures across the EU: https://www.etuc.org/en/publication/covid-19-watch-etuc-briefing-notes

ETUF Briefing: ETUF recommendations to EWC SE on Covid-19 EN