{"id":4378,"date":"2021-08-13T03:10:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T03:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sll.ca\/?p=4378"},"modified":"2023-03-03T00:48:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T00:48:37","slug":"covid-19-in-the-workplace-what-employers-can-and-cannot-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/covid-19-in-the-workplace-what-employers-can-and-cannot-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 in the Workplace: What Employers Can and Cannot Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#e8e8e8;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#115740;border-style:solid;box-shadow:5% 0px 4px #e8e8e8;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Personal Injuri Lawyers\" title=\"masked employees\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4384\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/masked-employees-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-family:&quot;Alegreya&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><blockquote>\n<p>What our clients say:<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><em>I have had to consult Mr Legh on a few occasions and he was very helpful and gave great legal advice. He takes the time to understand what needs to be done and the service is top notch. If I need a lawyer in the future, he\u2019ll be the first person I call.<\/em><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong>D.G.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" alt=\"Stevenson Luchies &amp; Legh\" title=\"SLL-Web-Logo-2-e1562813030461.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27242%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20200%20242%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27242%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SLL-Web-Logo-2-e1562813030461.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1196\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><blockquote>\n<p>British Columbia&#8217;s Human Rights Code protects those who have reasons for refusing vaccination due to physical (medical) disability, age, or religious grounds. So, the first step for an employer is to understand why an employee is refusing to take the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;max-width:70px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#213d65;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>As we return to normalcy, employers and employees across Canada are dealing with how to resume work together and contact the public. The extraordinary challenges and circumstances of the pandemic demand new policies and safety measures still in development.<\/p>\n<p>This article will go over the rights, obligations, and recommendations that exist in British Columbia and answer some of your most pressing questions, such as:<\/p>\n<p>Can an employer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make Covid testing mandatory?<\/li>\n<li>Require employees to get vaccinated?<\/li>\n<li>Require employees to disclose if they have been vaccinated?<\/li>\n<li>Terminate or discipline an employee for refusing to get vaccinated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently, there is no specific legislation that mandates employees to be vaccinated; however, the <em>Occupational Health and Safety Regulation<\/em> (section 4.1) does state that &#8220;<em>A workplace must be planned, constructed, used and maintained to protect from danger any person working at the workplace<\/em>.&#8221; This means that in work environments that meet certain conditions, an employer might be justified to make Covid testing and vaccination a condition of continued employment.<\/p>\n<p>The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has warned that requiring employees to prove vaccination is an encroachment on their privacy. Therefore, an employer must carefully weigh the employee&#8217;s privacy rights with their own duty to provide a safe work environment. Below, we will explore how such requirements should be outlined and the consequences of missing the crucial steps when putting them into practice.<\/p>\n<p>Across the country, employers are dealing with employees who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refuse to be vaccinated, refuse to provide proof of vaccination, or refuse to be tested due to personal or religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>have medical contraindications which prevent vaccination<\/li>\n<li>object to vaccination because masking and social distancing measures are already in place and other co-workers may already be vaccinated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employees have the right to refuse vaccination and to explore other alternatives, like working from home. How employers manage information, safety, and civil rights might be the deciding factor between a smooth transition and a legal action against them; therefore, obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/areas-of-law\/employment-law\/\">legal advice<\/a> can save employers time and money.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3><strong>1. Can an Employer Make Covid Testing Mandatory?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>The short answer is: yes. Employers can make covid testing mandatory in certain situations because it is the employer&#8217;s duty to provide a safe work environment, which the Health and Safety Act mandates.<\/p>\n<p>It might be possible in workplaces where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>employees work close to one another<\/li>\n<li>the health and safety of employees and customers is at stake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As in the case of nursing homes, an employer might have sufficient grounds for requiring Covid testing as a condition of continued employment. However, the decision comes with possibilities of privacy complaints, lawsuits, ministry of labour complaints, and claims of discrimination under the Human Rights Code.<\/p>\n<p>If an employer decides to proceed with the testing requirement, then there are several considerations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Necessity: would physical distancing, hand washing, and masking be insufficient measures to keep employees and the public safe? Are there non-invasive safety measures already in place to avoid contagion, such as hand-hygiene stations, cleaning procedures, ventilation, and working from home accommodations?<\/li>\n<li>Test alternatives: nose swab, throat swab, temperature taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also have some recommendations an employer might follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If offering testing at the workplace, have a healthcare professional conduct the tests to create trust in the process<\/li>\n<li>Obtain written consent from each employee before conducting the test<\/li>\n<li>Collect only the most essential medical information from employees<\/li>\n<li>Explain how the medical information will be used, stored, and disposed of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Implementing a testing policy may be more feasible than vaccination, and it may be enough to keep employees and customers safe without implementing other more invasive measures.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;max-width:70px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#213d65;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>2. <strong>Can an Employer Require Employees to Get Vaccinated?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>It&#8217;s unlikely that an employer can require vaccinations unless the workplace&#8217;s other measures are deemed insufficient, and the safety of the workers and public is at stake (i.e., bona fide occupations, such as first responders, hospitality and health care workers).<\/p>\n<p>Though employers cannot demand or mandate Covid-19 vaccines, it is their right to request employees be vaccinated. However, they cannot enforce nor penalize employees who refuse to do so.<\/p>\n<p>In certain circumstances, employers can impose restrictions on non-vaccinated employees, such as restricting site access, tasks performed, contact with other groups within the work environment and the public (more on this topic below). The legality of the application of such restrictions is on a case-by-case basis and would depend on the organization&#8217;s functions and services.<\/p>\n<p>Employers who decide to pursue a requirement for Covid-19 vaccination should make sure it doesn&#8217;t conflict with any existing contracts or collective agreements, that there are available vaccines, and that no less intrusive methods are sufficient. After these considerations, employers should make it a policy of the organization, include it in employment agreements, and always allow for human rights accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>These policies should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be reasonable and fair<\/li>\n<li>Be clearly drafted and communicated to employees and other stakeholders, like unions or contractors<\/li>\n<li>Set clear expectations, rules, and consequences of breach<\/li>\n<li>Deal with discrimination, as they may have valid medical, religious, or other reasons not to comply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Offer accommodations such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the option to vaccinate or wear a mask and be tested regularly<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to work from home (where possible)<\/li>\n<li>Assigning employees to different tasks<\/li>\n<li>the option to take a leave of absence without pay or to use vacation\/banked time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Covid-19 is unique, and arbitrators have acknowledged that it is far more contagious and lethal than other viruses like influenza. There are many uncertainties as scientists continue to understand its symptoms, transmission, and long-term effects. Furthermore, the duration of the vaccine&#8217;s effectiveness is unknown, and the appearance of new strains threatens the possible evolution of a variant not covered by the existing vaccines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1170px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/32NOq0W\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"filling-out-form-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Stevenson Luchies &amp; Legh\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4399\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201707%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/filling-out-form-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 2%;margin-bottom : 3%;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 40px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>3. <strong>Can an Employer Require Employees to Disclose Whether They Have Been Vaccinated?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Once again, unless an employer can establish the legitimacy of such a request, it is unlikely that it would be advisable. Employers should educate employees on the importance of such a question and why it is necessary to contain the disease.<\/p>\n<p>The personal medical information of employees is private and confidential and should be treated with careful consideration. Again, such a requirement depends on the type of function or service the organization fulfills. For example, is it a bona fide function or services like a hospitality service or health care? Do the employees interact with vulnerable populations? Is it an essential service?<\/p>\n<p>If an employer decides to move forward with the requirement, we have some recommendations to implement it successfully:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it policy and part of employment agreements.<\/li>\n<li>Set out what type of proof of vaccination is acceptable.<\/li>\n<li>Include a request for which vaccine they received, as this may become important as more variants appear in the future<\/li>\n<li>Commit to and explain the protection and privacy of employee information<\/li>\n<li>Educate and motivate employees.<\/li>\n<li>Offer alternatives if they don&#8217;t wish to disclose such information: remote work, masking, vacation time, leave of absence, alternative duties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Asking about vaccination may lead to acts of discrimination against those who don&#8217;t want to vaccinate. Therefore, it is imperative that the employer commits to confidentiality and proactively dealing with discriminatory comments and actions. If for any reason an employer finds it necessary to use the information provided, they should omit the employees&#8217; names and any other identifying information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#e8e8e8;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><blockquote>\n<p>The personal medical information of employees is private and confidential and should be treated with careful consideration.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><blockquote>\n<p>Our clients say:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">&#8220;Jim Legh is funny and makes relief from stressful situations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">A.F.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>4. <strong>Can an employer terminate or discipline an employee for refusing to get vaccinated?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Stevenson Luchies &amp; Legh\" title=\"employee-hand-disinfectant-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4398\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/employee-hand-disinfectant-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Before considering terminating the employment of a person who refuses vaccination on grounds not protected under the BC Human Rights Code, the employer should take definitive steps to educate employees on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The efficacy of vaccines<\/li>\n<li>Scientific data<\/li>\n<li>Risks and benefits of vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Protection against variants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and should also offer alternatives as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masking<\/li>\n<li>Social distancing<\/li>\n<li>Extension of the period for vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Reducing their duties to part-time<\/li>\n<li>Working remotely<\/li>\n<li>Unpaid leave of absence<\/li>\n<li>Use of vacation time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Should the employee still refuse vaccination and choose not to take advantage of the alternatives provided, then the employer may\u2014after reviewing collective agreements\u2014proceed with disciplinary action for refusal, like a paid leave of absence, a warning letter, or termination without cause.<\/p>\n<p>Since some of the above actions could lead to a constructive dismissal claim, employers must seek legal advice before taking these steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>Employers implementing policies during the pandemic must keep in mind that asking about vaccinations, requesting testing, and vaccinations themselves, are all collections of private information and could trigger privacy concerns that result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Privacy complaints<\/li>\n<li>Lawsuits<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Labour complaints<\/li>\n<li>Claims of discrimination under the Human Rights Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend that an employer&#8217;s policy on Covid-19 should collect <em>only<\/em> the most necessary information and contain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reasons for the collection of such information<\/li>\n<li>The purpose of the policy<\/li>\n<li>An example of the kind of acceptable proof of vaccination<\/li>\n<li>The consequences of breaching the safety procedures and non-vaccination<\/li>\n<li>How the information will be used, stored, and disposed of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>The pandemic is a new situation for all of us, and employers should seek legal advice before implementing any measure to ensure its viability. <a href=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/your-lawyers\/\">Our experienced lawyers<\/a> can help employers and employees ascertain their rights and obligations during this trying time. Give us a call for a free consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic fusion-testimonials-1\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"9250\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-1 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-1 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-1 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.classic.fusion-testimonials-1 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Many thanks to you, Danni. You were one of the few people who guided me through some very dark and trying days.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>C.B.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t imagine using any other law firm.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Danni, being smart and keeping calm are two key things. The third is, you don&#8217;t drop the ball.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>S.H.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Tyler Luchies has been an incredible lawyer for many different situations. Thank you!!!<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>There is a special place in heaven for you. Thanks for getting me to the finish line.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>C.B.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You all will always be a big part of my life.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>j.G.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>She was always available to listen to my questions and concerns and was able to explain and reassure with a caring professionalism.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>M.C.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Jim Legh is funny and makes relief from stressful situations.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>A.F.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 60px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1170px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 boxed-icons\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:60px;\" data-title=\"Covid-19 in the Workplace: What Employers Can and Cannot Do\" data-description=\"What our clients say:\r\n\r\nI have had to consult Mr Legh on a few occasions and he was very helpful and gave great legal advice. He takes the time to understand what needs to be done and the service is top notch. 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