As lockdown starts to ease and businesses plan ahead for a safe return to work, risk assessment is at the top of the agenda for most organisations.
Whether it’s updating workplace layouts and introducing protocols to comply with public health guidance, or the many issues to be taken into account to make sure employees feel safe and supported in new ways of working, there’s lots to be considered.
Tracking and tracing apps for example throw up all sorts of questions around employee rights and data protection angles, and working from home brings about a great deal of flexibility but also challenges such as cyber security and balancing employees’ needs and wants with those of the business.
These are just some examples of the issues we cover in our coming out of lockdown webinar, covering the legal duties and potential liabilities involved in protecting your people and your business coming out of lockdown. We look at the practical steps businesses should be taking as we get ready for the next stage of what is hopefully a return to some kind of normality.
The information included in this webinar does not constitute legal advice, for specific queries please get in touch with your usual Burness Paull contact.
Lynne Gray
Partner
Health & Safety
Lynne handles contentious and non-contentious regulatory compliance issues, helping clients every step of the way.
David Goodbrand
Partner
Commercial Contracts
David specialises in advising clients on outsourcing arrangements, IP licensing, complex commercial contracts, fintech and the use of information.
Chris Horsley
Director
Construction
Chris specialises in projects, energy and commercial contracts and advises both public and private sector clients in relation to major projects.
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