COVID-19 | How to stop disputes if there's a case at work

As employees begin to return to the workplace, following the easing of lockdown measures in the UK, employers must start to consider how they will react to a circumstance if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

For example, many workers are still concerned about their own health and safety upon retuning to the workplace; in fact a poll of 1,000 adults conducted by the CIPD discovered that 44% feel anxious about going back to work because of the health risks posed by coronavirus.

Due to these statistics and the continuing threat of coronavirus in the UK, a dispute resolution and insolvency lawyer is urging employers to take action now to ensure they avoid any potential disputes that could likely arise from a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace.

According to Layla Barke-Jones, a Senior Associate at Aaron & Partners, there are several disputes that could arise if businesses do not take the time to carefully plan and prepare, which include: