Even though it is some time since the lockdown came to an end, Tribunals have dealt with a number of cases relating to the way in which Covid is dealt with in the workplace. Two cases this year illustrate the Tribunals’ approach.
After a weekend of speculation, on Monday the Government confirmed that its policy on making vaccination as a condition of deployment (VCOD) for healthcare workers to be permitted to undertake CQC regulated activities (or those who support such activities and have patient contact), was going to be reviewed and is now subject to further consultation.
Caroline Shafar, partner and specialist in healthcare employment law, addresses some FAQs in this video explainer on the guidance for Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment.
Dismissal for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is fair says the Employment Tribunal in the case of Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Limited.
This video is aimed specifically at Practice Managers and Partners in GP practices and primary care providers, who have responsibility for managing employee relations.
This webinar was designed specifically for Practice Managers and Partners in GP practices and primary care providers, who have responsibility for managing employee relations.
Every year NHS organisations encourage their staff to take the flu vaccine, and with the unprecedented situation of the Covid pandemic many organisations in health and social care will be considering what steps they can take to ensure that their staff and patients are protected.
'Find a Tender' (FTS) is the new UK e-notification service. This will replace the current requirement for notices of new procurements to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union's Tenders Electronic Daily (OJEU/TED).
Public Contract Regulations 2015
