The Latvian Parliament has given employers the go-ahead to dismiss employees who are required to get vaccinated but refuse to do so. Parliament voted to authorize employers to suspend workers without required vaccination certificates for whom they are unable to make accommodations. Employers must first determine if there is another suitable position available for any affected staff members or if they can fulfil their responsibilities while working from home.
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