An employee who skipped work due to coronavirus fears has lost his claim for unfair dismissal. What led to the tribunal case and would it be possible for a similar claim to be upheld?
Published 05.07.2021
A tribunal has found that a care worker was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct when she refused to have a coronavirus vaccine. What do the findings tell us about mandatory vaccination policies?
Published 08.03.2022
An employment tribunal has upheld an employee’s claim that she was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about the management of coronavirus at her place of work. What lessons can be learned from
the case?
Published 13.12.2021
An independent report has found that 35% of workers are concerned about the transmission of coronavirus in their workplace. What are the other findings of the research and what should you take from
it?
Published 07.12.2020
As more workplaces open there’s plenty of debate about whether workers feel safe and confident to return. The HSE has provided some guidance on how to fulfil your coronavirus consultation
responsibilities. What does it say?
Published 02.04.2021
Coronavirus legal restrictions have been lifted, but businesses still have an obligation to manage risks. What should you be doing?
Published 26.08.2021
With an increased number of reported cases and new restrictions in place, should you be bringing staff back to the workplace or keeping them at home?
Published 28.09.2020
With guidance encouraging a return to the workplace, some employers are finding that staff are raising concerns about health protection arrangements and refusing to turn up. How should you handle it?
Published 02.07.2020
A fork lift truck driver who appeared to ignore rules requiring him to self-isolate has won his claim for unfair dismissal. How did the situation unfold and what points should you note in the way
that you manage similar scenarios?
Published 01.02.2022
With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, many businesses are starting to get back to a relatively normal operation. However, you need to do so with caution. We’ve compiled a ten-step plan to keep
you on the straight and narrow. What does it include?
Published 29.04.2021