Having a full complement of vaccinated employees will mean a dramatic reduction in the risk of the virus.
‘Some employers will be very keen for their staff to benefit from a Covid-19 vaccine,’ Laura explains. ‘Having a full complement of vaccinated employees will mean a dramatic reduction in the risk of the virus and less concern for the employer when it comes to transmission in the workplace. That being said, it might not necessarily be as simple they think.’you to be vaccinated if you do not wish to be so.
‘We’d advise our clients to encourage their employees to get vaccinated by ensuring staff have access to reliable information about the vaccine, so they’re able to make an informed choice, and even to allow paid time off for vaccination appointments.’‘It is unlikely that an employer could reasonably amend an employment contract to make it a requirement that an employee be vaccinated.
‘However, it’s always worth bearing in mind that employees who have less than two years’ service do not have the right to claim unfair dismissal – except in certain limited cases – and that those who provide their services on a self-employed or zero hours basis might also be less protected from their employer’s decisions.
records. Although, there are limited exceptions to this that could apply to sectors and job roles where there is a particular health and safety reason, meaning the employer needs to know whether you’ve been vaccinated or not.’