What does my Employer have to do to Protect me from COVID-19?

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Employers have a legal duty to make the workplace safe for all staff. It’s the employer's responsibility to regularly carry out workplace risk assessments and take steps to reduce Covid risk. Employees also have a responsibility to follow safe working practices.

Can my Employer Make me get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Looking at the issue of being vaccinated and whether an employer can insist on an employee having the COVID-19 vaccine.

Workplace Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Looking at the issue of workplace testing for PAs.

Sick Pay for PAs

What to do if you are sick and cannot work and what entitlements you may have to sick pay.

ID Badges for PAs

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The PA Network Scotland offers ID badges, approved by the Scottish Government, to all registered PAs, in order to provide them with a recognisable form of ID.

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