In the fight against COVID-19, it is more important than ever for companies to ensure respect for the rights and welfare of workers. Building Responsibly (BR) has released its new guidance note “Respecting Worker Welfare during Covid-19” to help construction and engineering navigate the risks presented by the pandemic.
Informed by BR members’ actions in recent months, the Guidance Note highlights the main challenges to worker welfare for the industry during COVID-19 and offers practical recommendations to addressing some of the principle risks at play. It aims to provide general guidance to employers on how to ensure safe and healthy living and working conditions, access to healthcare, respect for wage and benefit agreements, and ethical recruitment. It is an important resource for the industry to navigate these challenging times.