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I am looking for any opinions on the above point.
It has been suggested that all employees with a potentially vulnerable medical condition (diabetes, heart condition, etc) are to be suspended on medical grounds. I know this is allowed, but my question is, is this a reasonable request?
As there has been no-one confirmed with the virus in the workplace. Can they force, what it about a quarter of the workforce to take up to 12 weeks off. IMO it should be still up to individuals to decide, unless / or until the Government states otherwise.
Mike
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What is written in the employment contract?
Business downturns can involve suspension or lay-off with or without pay.
For example airlines and airports are laying off people with and without medical histories. The other alternative is for a spread of staggered isolations extending well in to the future instead of a work force ready in 12 weeks time for what should be a return to normal service.
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What is written in the employment contract?
Business downturns can involve suspension or lay-off with or without pay.
For example airlines and airports are laying off people with and without medical histories. The other alternative is for a spread of staggered isolations extending well in to the future instead of a work force ready in 12 weeks time for what should be a return to normal service.
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For what it's worth I think it is a sensible precaution. Are you being paid though?
Many others are in a similar position. Unchartered waters require drastic measures me thinks.
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The advice I got from our employment law consultant states that this is something a company can do (based on H&S - we cannot gaurantee the safety of this person at work) . She also gave the advice that this could be counted as "isolation" in regards to the government guidance so could be elligible for sick pay, unless the reason is soley because the person is above the age of 70 AND they have no medical reason to be off work. This goes for those that present with symptoms too.
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