The Relevance of Idea Services Ltd 2008

“Neither the requirement for screening ( testing) nor vaccination are lawful in an employment context”.

“The terms of the agreement between Idea Services and their employee were what governed the actions of the employer; they educated and offered screening and vaccination as beneficial clauses in their agreement. These clauses are part of health and safety in the workplace in all employment agreements.”

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The Relevance of Worksafe v Rentokill Ltd

It was recognised that if Rentokil had offered vaccination then the mere offer would have acted to ensure it maintained a safe workplace and could not ‘do more’. The stricture against it being a requirement in an employment agreement made it a complete defence,Idea Services would have applied.