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<p>As stated in the answer I gave the Hon. Member on 9 June 2020 to Question 51571,
employees who are vulnerable or extremely vulnerable, as well as individuals whom
they live with, should be supported by their employers as they follow the required
social distancing and shielding measures.</p><p> </p><p>Employers have a legal duty
to make sure the workplace is safe for their employees and should consider whether
a person has a disability or is clinically vulnerable in their risk assessment. Employers
must also consider reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. In the first
instance, employers should support clinically vulnerable employees in working from
home, including moving them to another role if required. Where it is not possible
to work from home, employers should provide the safest onsite roles available to enable
them to follow social distancing measures.</p><p> </p><p>If an employer is unable
to provide a safe working environment, clinically vulnerable employees can still access
a range of government packages including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (for
employees who have already been furloughed for a full three-week period prior to 30
June) and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. This support will build on the
£1bn announced at Budget to support the financial security of vulnerable people, through
a half billion boost to the welfare system, and a half billion-pound Hardship Fund
for Local Authorities.</p>
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