My son phoned me this morning to say he and his partner had been sent home from work as he’s considered to be ‘at risk’. He’s an IT support manager, working in a big open plan office and she’s a PA in another department.
They’d already sent home all staff over the age of 60 and all pregnant women and today HR were checking personnel medical records for others who were at risk with heart problems etc. Daniel was flagged up as he has high blood pressure, which he didn’t consider put him in a high risk group as it’s controlled with medication, but the company have said they want to act in his best interest. Becca was also sent home to safeguard Daniel, as they live together.
Everyone sent home is on full pay and he’s been told their absence from work is indefinite and they will be on full pay for the duration, whether it takes weeks, months or a year. Daniel can and does occasionally work from home but they’ve told them it isn’t expected of him, although I know he will because he’s very dedicated to his staff.
This is a great example of what employers can do for their staff. I know it’s not possible for SME’s but other big companies can follow the example of Sports Direct - oh sorry, they’re called Frazer Group now.
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18 March 2020 13:47:56
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