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ARTICLE · 03 FEBRUARY 2021

Employment Update Series: COVID-19 Workplace Testing: Navigating The Legal Risks

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As businesses grapple (again) with how to safely reopen their physical premises to employees post-lockdown

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As businesses grapple (again) with how to safely reopen their physical premises to employees post-lockdown, many are considering the option of private COVID-19 testing or other health checks for staff. While there is currently no requirement for employers to carry out COVID-19 tests on their workforce, many organisations are considering doing so anyway, recognising that it may reassure employees and customers and ultimately provide a safer workplace. In this webinar, we'll help you weigh up the benefits of workplace testing against the legal risks.

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Jane Fielding: Hello, good morning. I am Jane Fielding, Head of the Employment Labour and Equalities team here at Gowling WLG and I am pleased to welcome you to this second webinar in our series of four which we are doing this week and next to replace our usual in-person annual update seminar.

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