Tag: work safely protocol

  • Vaccinations in the workplace, returning to work and related issues

    Many employers are frustrated by the legal advice that they are not permitted to enquire about the vaccination status of their employees. This is the legal position, and it arises from a couple of sources: The Office of the Data Protection commissioner has indicated that this type of data, being health data, is in a…

  • The Work Safely Protocol-updated May 2021

    The Work Safely Protocol, published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is an important document for employers and employees. A Return-to-Work Safely Protocol was first published in May 2020. This updated protocol is the second revision of the original protocol. It provides guidance on ventilation and vaccinations, antigen testing in the workplace and…