1. INTRODUCTION:

This is a briefing note on key COVID-19 issues for Directors, Chief Executive Officers and In-house lawyers to consider. We expect the Board to have considered the following COVID-19 related issues and taken steps to mitigate the risk: 

1.  Indemnity
2.  Insurance
   1.  Public Liability Insurance cover
   2.  Director’s and Officer’s Liability cover
   3.  Cybercrime and Data Protection Insurance cover
   4.  Professional Negligence against insurance/broker
   5.  Business Interruption Insurance
3.  Negligence Claims
   1.  General negligence 
   3.  Vicarious liability for the acts of the employee by the employer. 
4.  Employment Tribunal Risk
   1.  Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
   2.  Shielding
   3.  Self-isolating
   4.  Sick Pay
5.  Provider Victimisation  
6.  Human Rights