COVID-19 Return to work email
So after being furloughed since the end of March... I've just got this email from my boss.
Looks like they are intended to keep everyone on, and gradually bring people back as workload increases, which is good I guess.. @Jarkie;
Quote:
*Company name* have started plans to reopen the site as soon as possible with a slow gradual start back with the aim to be fully operational by the end of May. Obviously we want to do the same and be operational as soon as possible. However these are uncertain times and although the rate of infections appear to be declining we still need to be conscious that personal safety is a priority so any plans rely heavily on government restrictions and the supply of PPE.
Another uncertainty is the state of the new and used car market once lockdown is over and car dealerships reopen, this I presume will be a very slow start and may take a long time to recover to where we were two months ago. With this in mind, to protect the business and ensure jobs security is maintained *company name* will also need to have a slow restart. Therefore I need to ask the following bearing in mind the Furlough scheme is still running for many more weeks:
- Are you prepared to return to work as soon as possible even if full government lockdown restrictions are not lifted?
- Have you had to seek medical attention for COVID19 related symptoms and have been told to self-isolate therefore not available to work?
- Would prefer to remain on the Furlough scheme for as long as possible to protect yourself and your family and also to give your colleagues the opportunity to return to work before you?
- Have you been tested negative for COVID 19?
- Do you not intend to return to the company at all?
We have been fortunate in sourcing PPE for now and we are working on guidelines for safe operating practises. However following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, not everyone will be able to return to work straight away at the same time simply because the volume of work will not justify this. This applies to all staff, office and driver, please volunteer if you are able to remain on Furlough for as long as the scheme is running. Once we have an idea of available workforce I will be in contact to discuss when I foresee your start date being. Various factors influence when this will be, not length of employment with the company, our aim is for the first members of staff to start back on 11th May.
Please reply with your answers to the above questions ASAP or feel free to contact me to discuss further if you wish to.
In the meantime, continue to look after yourself, stay safe and take care.