Managing your employees during the pandemic
Dave Adams • March 17, 2020
During this time there is a lot of uncertainty regarding how you should manage your employees during periods where they are unable to work. Given the circumstances the first thing that an employer will need to do is to be ready for change. By the time you read this information there will be new information that comes to light regarding this pandemic so you must be ready to move with it.
For now please use the following advice:
- Ensure your employees are aware of their obligations regarding hygiene within the workplace.
- Where you are able to, put in place contingencies for employees to begin working from home.
- Where an employee is required to isolate due to returning from overseas travel, a family members has presented with symptoms or they are being tested themselves then please adhere to the Government advice and make sure they do not come to work.
- While an employee is in isolation you may also offer them to work remotely. Please ensure that all measures are taken to not have anyone in physical contact with the employee i.e. have all communication via electronic means.
- Where you are unsure of what you are required to pay an employee during isolation or if they are off work due to contracting the virus then please contact our office to discuss.
As we have said above these circumstances are continually changing. We will continue to update as more information regarding employees becomes available.
If you have any questions regarding the information above then please don’t hesitate to contact BMO.
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After an incredible career dedicated to supporting regional businesses, farming families and rural communities, BMO Business Centre Partner Adrian Rasmussen will officially retire from the partnership effective 30 June 2026. For many across the Western Downs and beyond, Adrian has been far more than an accountant or advisor. Over decades in business, he has built trusted relationships grounded in honesty, loyalty and a genuine understanding of regional life and the people who live it. Adrian’s connection to the country and agriculture has always been at the heart of who he is. He has worked alongside generations of farming families and business owners through seasons of growth, challenge and change, becoming a steady and respected presence for clients, colleagues and the wider community alike. Reflecting on his time at BMO, Adrian said the relationships formed throughout his career have been among the most rewarding parts of the journey. “It has been a privilege to work with so many wonderful people over the years; not only clients, but colleagues and communities who have become lifelong friends,” Adrian said. “Regional communities are built on relationships, trust and supporting one another, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of that throughout my career.” BMO Business Centre Managing Partners Kelvin Tyler and Michelle McVeigh said Adrian’s contribution to both the business and the region would leave a lasting legacy. “Adrian has played an incredibly important role in shaping BMO into the business it is today,” they said. “His care for clients, commitment to regional communities and calm, practical approach have earned enormous respect across our industry and the communities we serve. While we will certainly miss having him in the office, we are excited for Adrian and his family as they enter this next chapter.” While stepping away from the partnership, Adrian is looking forward to spending more time with family, on the farm and enjoying a well-earned change of pace after many years dedicated to supporting others. Everyone at BMO Business Centre extends their sincere thanks to Adrian for his years of service, friendship and leadership, and wishes Adrian and his family all the very best for the future.
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