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The Pines Retirement Home was closed to visitors following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the home in 2021. - Photo: File

Privy Council hears case of Pines worker fired for refusing COVID vaccine

Norma Connolly -
The UK’s Privy Council has heard an appeal brought by a former Pines Retirement Home staffer who challenged her dismissal after she was sacked for allegedly refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and bringing the virus into the care home.
Cayman’s courts have ramped up their emergency contingency plan to counter COVID-19 issues.

Appeals court: Charity workers have no rights under labour law

Rebecca Bird -
The Court of Appeal has said the Labour Act does not apply to charities – and that includes their employees.

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