Big retailers like Ikea, Next, Ocado and Morrisons have reacted to unprecedented levels of staff absences by cutting sick pay for unvaccinated workers forced to isolate after being exposed to (but not suffering from) Covid-19, writes Rhona Darbyshire, head of the employment team at law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish.
From a legal perspective it is a step that comes with an element of risk which will need to be fully considered before making any final decisions.
