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mo4ch:>Coronavirus: What are your rights if working from home?

Coronavirus: What are your rights if working from home?17 March 2020 comments Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightGetty ImagesEveryone should work from home if they can, according to stringent new measures in the UK to combat the spread of coronavirus.For many people, homeworking will not be possible, but they still face the possibility of 14 days of self-isolation, under the guidelines announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.In the recent Budget, some changes were made to the sick pay system which they may need to fall back on.There has been concern that people will be more likely to infect others if they do not have incentives to stay at home when they are at risk.Who needs to work from home?Everyone who can work from home should do so. That creates practical issues for employers and employees, but workers should be given clear guidance as to what that means for them. In normal circumstances, anyone working from home should receive an assessment of their domestic workpla…