The tribunal has found that an employee who refused to wear a face mask whilst carrying out his work was fairly dismissed by the employer. Does this ruling mean that you can sack any employee who
refuses to wear a mask?
Published 19.03.2021
Many employees are back at their normal place of work, either permanently or for the odd day. If such an employee catches coronavirus and claims this happened at work, can they sue you?
Published 03.11.2020
According to an Acas survey, 22% of employers intend to require that all new hires are vaccinated against COVID. Why could this type of policy land those employers in hot water?
Published 07.06.2022
Like many employers, you might have already implemented or be thinking about introducing lateral flow tests in your workplace. Can these tests be made mandatory for all staff?
Published 02.04.2021
It’s been suggested that employees could potentially dodge an employer’s return to the workplace instruction by saying that it would present a “serious and imminent danger” to their health. Can they
rely on this statutory protection or not?
Published 14.04.2021
The legal duty to self-isolate following a positive COVID test has been scrapped. Going forward, can you instruct employees not to attend your workplace if they test positive and if so, what’s the
position on pay?
Published 02.03.2022
You may have employees who haven’t yet had (or don’t want) the jab. When the rules on face masks are relaxed, could you insist that unvaccinated staff continue to wear them in your workplace?
Published 01.07.2021
An employment contract can be brought to an end immediately if it’s “frustrated”. Where this happens an employee can’t bring an unfair or wrongful dismissal claim. Could coronavirus be a frustrating
event?
Published 05.05.2020
40% of employers say that they would be willing to dismiss an employee who refused to have a coronavirus vaccine. Is this grounds for dismissal?
Published 04.03.2021
You’re thinking of requiring all employees to produce an NHS Covid Pass before they enter your workplace as this will enable you to check their COVID-19 status. Why might this be a bad idea?
Published 21.09.2021