Can employers require their employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19?

“Clearly, the question of whether an employer can require their employees be vaccinated is far from straightforward and has significant potential to lead to liability for unfair dismissal and indirect discrimination, as well as giving rise to data protection issues.  The starting point should therefore be for employers to have an open, transparent dialogue with staff to encourage vaccination, educate on its benefits and support staff access to the vaccine, rather than making it mandatory.  Legal advice should be sought before any mandatory vaccination requirement is imposed on staff, to help the employer assess whether such a requirement might be reasonable, and better understand the risks and liabilities associated with it.” 

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