Employers should talk to their staff if they planned to introduce Covid-19 vaccination policies, a lawyer said yesterday.
She said: “In high-risk workplaces where an employer does consider it necessary in the specific circumstances of the workplace to require that its employees take the vaccine, then a new condition of employment that an employee be vaccinated may be considered reasonable.
“In such circumstances, best practice dictates that employers should act reasonably by having consultation meetings with employees explaining why it is necessary, and educating them with unbiased, scientific literature on the vaccine, its safety and efficacy.”
Ms Gambrill added that employers should also consider if alternative health and safety measures could be as effective as vaccination – such as remote working.
Meanwhile – , the president of the Bermuda Employers’ Council, said there had been no questions from members over making vaccinations mandatory.
He added: “We are aware (the David Burt administration) is not in favour of making the vaccine mandatory, even for essential employees on the island.”
Mr Jensen said: “We anticipate that all eligible persons will get the vaccine and we encourage employers and staff to continue with Covid-19 testing.” THE FULL, UNEDITED VERSION CAN BE ACCESSED BY CLICKING
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