During COVID-19 the government has defined some people as clinically extremely vulnerable (previously described as shielded).

Government has said such people may return to workplaces

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🏡 They should carry on working from home where possible and employers should take every step to facilitate this
📞Employers must talk to vulnerable workers and undertake a specific risk assessment
🔐Their workplace must be COVID-secure

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➖tasks should only be set where stringent social distancing guidelines can be followed
🤰🏽 Some pregnant workers will be at greater risk of severe illness from coronavirus. They are defined as clinically extremely vulnerable and should stay at home where possible.

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Does this impact you? If you are in doubt about whether your employer is handling this correctly, please contact your union, the @ScottishTUC or @ScottishHazards for more advice.

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