Coronavirus (COVID-19): Respond to an employee who is reluctant to return to the workplace
When to use this coronavirus (COVID-19) flowchart
Use this coronavirus (COVID-19) flowchart to respond to an employee who is reluctant to return to the workplace following a period of working from home during the pandemic.
You should ensure that you follow government guidance relevant to your location when deciding whether to ask employees to attend the workplace.
When managing reluctant returners, you must also take employees' individual circumstances into account, and ensure that you do not discriminate against an employee in requiring them to attend the premises. This flowchart will assist you to meet your employment law obligations, and manage the situation in a fair and reasonable manner.
Key steps
- Explain the health and safety measures in place
- Listen to the employee's individual concerns
- Explore reasonable adjustments
