covid 19
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:
Ius Laboris has produced this detailed guide (covering 36 countries) which looks at whether you can mandate testing for Coronavirus or require vaccination, how to handle a refusal or inability for someone to be vaccinated – and in all this, what data privacy issues arise. Covid-19-How-and-where-to-work-
Littler’s 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:
https://www.businesseurope.eu/statement-eu-social-partners-united-covid-19
https://www.medef.com/fr/dossiers/dossier-special-coronavirus
https://bdi.eu/#/publikation/news/globaler-wachstumsausblick-04-2020
EDPB processing personal data and covid-19_en (Download PDF)
House of Commons Report on Global Covid Measures (Download PDF)
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
Full report – https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Thought-Leadership-Assets/PDF-2/Accenture-Human-Resilience-What-Your-People-Need-Now.pdf
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):
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
- 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
