Feeling too unsafe to get back to work on the petri dish of public transport as coronavirus still lingers? Be warned, legal experts say — you could see your bonus slashed or worse still, face redundancy.

The caution comes as companies adapt workspaces to make it safe for staff to return, with rotational and staggered working times, alongside redesigned offices inclusive of barriers to separate workers prevent the spread of coronavirus, in line with the government’s guidance for safely returning to work.