Care Sector Employment Webinar – Compulsory Vaccinations

Care Sector Employment Law Webinar – Compulsory Vaccinations

 

Elissa Thursfield – Employment Law Solicitor & MD of HR Anchor presents on the new legislation regarding compulsory vaccinations in the care sector. 

 

We discuss the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 that apply to CQC regulated providers.

 

Timeline
22nd of July the grace period started.
16th of September was the deadline for the first dose.
11th of November 2021 is when the regulations actually come into force and is the second dose deadline.
Also discussed
Medical Exemptions
Self Certification Wording
Vaccine Refusers
Non Refusers but will not be vaccinated in time
Reasons for Dismissal
The Welsh Difference