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Library of Knowledge No. 18.

As we all prepare to return to work our responsibilities as employers have increased considerably.

Last Saturday 9^th May 2020 Government issued the ‘Return to Work Protocol’, this is a COVID-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers.

This document is a result of a collaborative effort by the Health and Safety Authority (HAS), the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health.

It is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, when the economy begins to slowly open up, following the temporary closure of most businesses during the worst phase of the current pandemic.

The protocol was developed following discussion and agreement at the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF), which is the forum for high level dialogue between Government, Trade Union and Employer representatives on matters of strategic national importance.

The work has been overseen by the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

It is important to understand that this is a ‘Living document’ and is subject to frequent updates. We will ensure to have the most recent version available on our website.

We suggest, to protect your employees, your clients/customers and yourselves as employers that this document is read and acted on as necessary.

See Link: https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/Return-to-Work-Safely-Protocol.html

Stay safe and well.