In the battle against Coronavirus we were treated to significant updates from both Westminster and Stormont this week. On a national level Rishi Sunak confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended in its current form to the end of July. A phased system is then to operate from August through to October with details to follow later this month. At the same time our local politicians were announcing their 5 step plan to return to normality (no dates included!).

Given the updates business owners will be turning their thoughts to ensuring that workplaces are safe for employees currently working and those that will be returning from furlough. Paramount importance must be put on ensuring that the health and safety of employees is protected. We have set out below the guiding principles in this regard.

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