Created on: 12 Jun 2020 | Last modified: 18 Jan 2021
Following the Scottish Government’s “pausing” of shielding many members have found themselves facing a return to work from a previously protected environment.
Anyone in such a situation, or who is at risk because of any other perceived vulnerability, is entitled to seek an individual risk assessment from their employer. Even although shielding has been paused, employers still have a duty of care to all employees.