Tough new workplace access rules in Latvia mean employers can
suspend and even dismiss on-site employees considered at risk of
COVID-19 exposure if they are not vaccinated. From 15 December the
vaccination obligation will be extended to all on-site
employees.
Autumn in many European countries began with new and more
stringent restrictions as legislators across the continent tried
their best to limit the spread of COVID-19. The situation in Latvia
is no different. In fact, in mid to late October, Latvia had one of
the highest COVID-19 case rates in the world. As a result of this,
Latvia has been forced to introduce even stricter control measures,
including in the field of employment relations. These restrictions
concern matters relating to the organisation of work,
employers' right to require an employee to obtain a vaccination
certificate to perform his or her duties and even to suspend or
dismiss an employee (in accordance with legal principles).
