RMTV : Pay and policy

Post by **POSTMAN** » 20 Mar 2020, 11:26

Posted for reference, but nothing new.

Post by **WASD** » 20 Mar 2020, 15:46

Thanks for posting, we haven't had WTL in 2 weeks at our depot. This is the first official statement i've heard regarding the virus.

smartecosse · Post by **smartecosse** » 20 Mar 2020, 17:53

WASD wrote:Thanks for posting, we haven't had WTL in 2 weeks at our depot. This is the first official statement i've heard regarding the virus.

WTL is joke in our office.....happens before 8am on a Tuesday.....which means not a single one of the part timers who make up half the office ever see it as we start at 8.48....

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 20 Mar 2020, 19:50

I doubt that anyone now will get a WTL for the next few months

Chelseablue · Post by **Chelseablue** » 20 Mar 2020, 20:14

Never get a wtl hardly ever . Too scared of the hassle from
Us

matthew68 · Post by **matthew68** » 20 Mar 2020, 20:24

POSTMAN wrote:

Posted for reference, but nothing new.

So do we get paid if we have to go in isolation because of another family member in your property?

Post by **POSTMAN** » 21 Mar 2020, 11:59

matthew68 wrote:
POSTMAN wrote:

Posted for reference, but nothing new.
So do we get paid if we have to go in isolation because of another family member in your property?

If they have it and you have to self isolate yes...

b) Self-isolation, testing and reporting
What is the latest government advice re self-isolation for employees?

The situation is constantly changing and you should check Public Health England guidance for the latest advice
on this area.

Our understanding of the current position is that employees could be isolating for between 7 and 14 days and
this could be extended by around a week if they develop symptoms during self-isolation.

All absences should be treated as sickness absence. Managers should choose “Coronavirus with Symptoms” if
the employee has symptoms and “Coronavirus Self Isolation” if they do not have symptoms. Please update the
absence if the reason for absence changes.

2nd post PDF in the Global Announcement...
https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94715" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But...

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

Find out the employees concerns and reaffirm the processes that we have in place to ensure the protection of our employees.

If the employee continues to have concerns and wants to stay away from the office work with them to agree how they can take time away from work.

There are a range of options which can be considered including annual holiday, flexible working and Special Leave. If any time is provided as unpaid special leave, the manager should record this through “Other time Off – Special Leave unpaid”.

When entering the absence, the manager should select ‘Special Leave unpaid’ and then choose ‘Personal Commitments’.

Woody Guthrie · Post by **Woody Guthrie** » 21 Mar 2020, 12:35

POSTMAN wrote:
matthew68 wrote:
POSTMAN wrote:

Posted for reference, but nothing new.
So do we get paid if we have to go in isolation because of another family member in your property?
If they have it and you have to self isolate yes...

b) Self-isolation, testing and reporting
What is the latest government advice re self-isolation for employees?

The situation is constantly changing and you should check Public Health England guidance for the latest advice
on this area.

Our understanding of the current position is that employees could be isolating for between 7 and 14 days and
this could be extended by around a week if they develop symptoms during self-isolation.

All absences should be treated as sickness absence. Managers should choose “Coronavirus with Symptoms” if
the employee has symptoms and “Coronavirus Self Isolation” if they do not have symptoms. Please update the
absence if the reason for absence changes.

2nd post PDF in the Global Announcement...
https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94715" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But...

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

Find out the employees concerns and reaffirm the processes that we have in place to ensure the protection of our employees.

If the employee continues to have concerns and wants to stay away from the office work with them to agree how they can take time away from work.

There are a range of options which can be considered including annual holiday, flexible working and Special Leave. If any time is provided as unpaid special leave, the manager should record this through “Other time Off – Special Leave unpaid”.

When entering the absence, the manager should select ‘Special Leave unpaid’ and then choose ‘Personal Commitments’.

The but doesn't apply because of the bit I've highlighted in red.
If no-one in your house has coronavirus symptoms you're not self isolating