Legal, medical and moral challenges: employers and Covid workplace vaccination policy
Experts and practitioners to examine the complex challenges facing employers
With many offices reopening fully, employers are being required to consider workplace vaccines policy; which is right for employers and workforces, and should Covid-19 vaccinations become a staff requirement?
This legal, moral and medical minefield needs a clear and considered approach to avoid expensive and unwanted tribunals as well as potential damage to reputation and standing as an employer of choice - risky issues in an environment where recruitment is such a challenge
BFI head of research Elizabeth Smith stated, “we’ve been working with organisations on pandemic policy since the SARS outbreak in 2006, but Covid has brought specific challenges to employers, particularly around devising a fair, legal and workable workplace vaccination policy.”
The Government’s directive for mandatory vaccinations in the healthcare sector, plus decisions by Pimlico Plumbers and Bloomsbury Publishing, has forced employers to examine whether they can or even should justify a similar approach.
While vaccination remains a personal choice in the majority of organisations, smart employers are examining sickness, absence and safety in the workplace and are considering their options with regard to mandatory policy.
This critical briefing will address:
- Key health and safety considerations and risk assessment
- What policy adjustments are necessary and legal
- How to practically implement those changes
- Essential procedural considerations
Expert speakers from:
Dr Mike Tildesley, Professor – University of Warwick, Duncan Spencer, Head of Advice & Practice – IOSH, Jane Baker, K&B UK EHS Manger – Kohler Mira Ltd. Ian Clements, Managing Director – Quadriga Health & Safety Ltd. Kevin Charles, Consulting Barrister - Crossland Employment Solicitors. Stuart Barnard, Head of HSEQ - RPS Group, Ed Grey, Associate - Osborne Clarke. Lara Flynn, Senior Associate - Osborne Clarke.
Event Information
Date: Thursday, 10th February 2022 | Time: 0925 – 1230 GMT | Where: Online | Cost: £250 +VAT per attendee
Full agenda and to register: Covid-19 Workplace Vaccination Policy and Practice