Can You Dismiss An Employee For Refusing To Wear A Face Mask?

Yes - in a recent case, the ET held that a dismissal based on the employee’s refusal to wear a fair mask in line with a health and safety requirement was fair

James Rowland

Commercial Director James leads Account Management, Sales and Marketing at Neathouse Partners.

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25 February 2021

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01 October 2024

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James Rowland

Commercial Director James leads Account Management, Sales and Marketing at Neathouse Partners.

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We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

Support your staff when they are struggling.

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Lawyers at our firm can draft, prepare, review, evaluate and resolve numerous commercial agreements on your behalf.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

Can You Dismiss An Employee For Refusing To Wear A Face Mask?

Yes - in a recent case, the ET held that a dismissal based on the employee’s refusal to wear a fair mask in line with a health and safety requirement was fair

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We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

Support your staff when they are struggling.

Thinking of giving up your business in favour of an EOT? Learn more >

Lawyers at our firm can draft, prepare, review, evaluate and resolve numerous commercial agreements on your behalf.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

Support your staff when they are struggling.

Thinking of giving up your business in favour of an EOT? Learn more >

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Can You Dismiss An Employee For Refusing To Wear A Face Mask?

Yes - in a recent case, the ET held that a dismissal based on the employee’s refusal to wear a fair mask in line with a health and safety requirement was fair

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