Goldman Sachs has sent a memo to staff ordering them to report their Covid-19 vaccination status, ahead of a return to the office.
The bank gave its
In a memo first reported in The New York Times, the bank said: “Registering your vaccination status allows us to plan for a safer return to the office for all of our people as we continue to abide by local public health measures.”
“While we strongly encourage you to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, we understand that the choice to get vaccinated is a personal one,” the memo added.
The investment bank’s employees in both the
Until now, Goldman’s stance had been less aggressive, with staff told they could voluntarily share their vaccination status with their employer. Vaccination did have subtle benefits, however, with employees told they didn’t have to wear masks in the
While in the
As it stands, businesses in the
“There is not enough evidence to suggest taking the vaccine makes everyone’s working environment safe,” Hindmarch adds. “If an employer tries to force their employees to receive the jab or decides not to hire someone based on their refusal to get the jab, it could be result in employment claims, for unfair dismissal and/or discrimination.”
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