Home Our services Employment law claims and disputes COVID-19 COVID-19 Setting out the legal rights during the pandemic, which are available to employees, the most common type of worker in the UK and the category who have the most protection under employment law. This page aims to set out the legal rights available to “employees”, the most common type of worker in the UK and the category who have the most protection under employment law. There are other categories of workers who may have some of the protections and rights below and so if you are not an employee, some of the rights summarised below may apply to you. The COVID-19 situation is frequently changing and the government’s advice for employers and employees is often being updated as a result. The information has been carefully checked and is correct as at 15 April 2020. It will be updated as often as possible as things develop and you are advised to also check the government and Acas websites for any recent developments. It is very important to note that what we say here is likely to be widely applicable and so, we hope and intend, it is of assistance as a free resource to as many employees as possible - it cannot, however, be a substitute for legal advice about your employment rights based on your own particular circumstances. Coronavirus and your employment rights Working during COVID-19 Wages and pay (including “furlough” pay) Sickness absence and sick pay Childcare and time off for dependants Emergency volunteer leave (in response to COVID-19) Changes to your employment contract/terms and conditions Annual leave/holiday Lay-offs and short-time working Redundancy Health and Safety Discrimination Taking legal action Get help today Call us on +44 20 3925 1966 Request a Free Callback Email us postbox@leighday.co.uk Support Contact Us FAQs Get help today Contact the Leigh Day team for more help. Call us on +44 20 3925 1966 or e-mail our team to get the advice you need according to your needs. Leigh Day 2021 | SRA no. 67679 Diversity & inclusion at Leigh Day Legal & regulatory information Leigh Day terms and conditions Our complaints policy Our environment policy Our modern slavery policy Our privacy and cookies policy Website accessibility By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies and privacy policy Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings