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Other useful information regarding coronavirus for members in Business

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By David Menzies, Director of Practice

17 March 2020

Here we provide a range of other information that will be useful for members in Business.

Social distancing guidance for business

Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland is available to help provide clarity on protecting employees in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). It provides further information for employers and asks that the owners of businesses and operators of workplaces not required to close by law to consider whether what they do is essential to the efforts in the fight against the virus or benefit the wellbeing of society. It also asks those employers if they can demonstrate and provide their workforces with reassurance that they are consistently practising safe social distancing and complying with all other standard health and safety requirements. If the answer to either of these questions is no, workplaces are advised to close.

Guidance on AGMs

The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) have issued guidance on holding AGMs during the current coronavirus environment.

Getting your money back for cancelled events (Brodies)

An article looking at the right to a refund of tickets if events are cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19.

How the banks are responding to coronovirus (Brodies)

An article looking at what the reaction has been so far in the banking market to provide support to businesses and individuals. Measures include:

  • payment holidays on mortgage and loan repayments
  • temporary increases tor credit card limits
  • access to cash in fixed savings accounts with no early closure charges
  • scrapping fees on credit card cash advances and increasing cash withdrawal limits
  • waiving fees on missed credit card payments
  • allowing customers to deposit larger cheques online through digital scanning

Advice for small businesses

FSB advice and guidance on businesses reducing the risks of disruption from the COVID-19 virus.

Health Protection Scotland guidance

A collection of resources containing information and advice on COVID-19.

UK government’s action plan

The UK government’s action plan which provides a guide to what can be expected across the UK. The plan includes sections covering:

  • What is known about the virus and the diseases it causes
  • How the UK prepares for infectious disease outbreaks
  • The government’s response to the current coronavirus outbreak
  • Responsibilities for pandemic preparedness and response
  • Expert advice and guidance

Companies House issues coronavirus advice for its customers

By Jeremy Clarke Assistant Director, Practice and James Barbour, Director, Policy Leadership

16 March 2020

FRC issues coronavirus guidance for auditors

By James Barbour, Director, Policy Leadership and Russell Leitch, Senior Audit and Practice Monitoring Reviewer

17 March 2020

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