A lawyer (who shall remain anonymous) from a reputable firm writes: Q: As an employer, can I refuse to pay the salary of an employee who is ‘self-isolating’? A:If an employee has contracted the virus, the normal rules around sick pay will apply and they will either receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or contractual sick pay. If you have specifically told the employee not to come into the workplace as they have been to an affected area, they would ordinarily get their normal pay.
Self-isolation and employee rights
Self-isolation and employee rights
Self-isolation and employee rights
A lawyer (who shall remain anonymous) from a reputable firm writes: Q: As an employer, can I refuse to pay the salary of an employee who is ‘self-isolating’? A:If an employee has contracted the virus, the normal rules around sick pay will apply and they will either receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or contractual sick pay. If you have specifically told the employee not to come into the workplace as they have been to an affected area, they would ordinarily get their normal pay.