As of 19 April, all private and public sector companies must offer all their onsite employees a rapid Covid antigen test, free of charge, at least once a week. This testing requirement will remain in effect until 30 June 2021 along with the other measures contained in the ‘Coronavirus related Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance.’
Introduction of a Covid-19 screening requirement. Should companies be required to offer their employees a Covid-19 antigen test once a week or should just they rely on goodwill? This question has divided Germany’s ruling parties, employers’ organizations and trade unions (c.f. article No.12457). Angela Merkel’s Council of Ministers met on 13 April, and settled the debate by making screening in companies compulsory in an amendment to the ‘Coronavirus related Occupational Health and Safety Ordina
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