Client Update: Covid-19 Vaccination Policy now available on your Client Portal
We can confirm that that a Covid-19 Vaccination Policy is now available on your Client Portal for your use.
The policy, which is in template format can be implemented by businesses who wish to encourage their employees to take up the Covid-19 vaccine when it is offered to them. The policy does not reference any specific requirement for employees to have a Covid-19 vaccine but it does reference the fact that if the government’s advice changes on this point then this will be taken into account by the organisation.
The policy reiterates the importance of social distancing in the workplace and links into pre-existing policies relating to time off for medical appointments and data protection.
As drafted the policy is non-contractual in nature and so can be introduced without an automatic need for employee consultation however, you will need to check your internal procedures for clarity on this point before doing so.
We are working hard to keep abreast of all of the latest Covid-19 related developments and as and when this policy template is subject to change we shall provide an update accordingly. Businesses who do implement the policy must however keep abreast of their industry and sector specific guidance too, as this may impact the way in which the policy is utilised in practice.
If you would like to discuss the content of the policy or, the implementation of such please contact a member of the Employment Team on 01274 864999.
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