Small firms' body ISME has accused the Government of exposing employers to potential legal action by failing to give them "robust" guidance on handling situations where employees choose not to be vaccinated.
In a letter to Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar, ISME Chief Executive Neil McDonnell acknowledges the "absolute" right of citizens to refuse vaccination.
However, he says some employers believe the Government's latest Work Safely Protocol published two weeks ago does not address difficulties regarding unvaccinated staff - particularly in smaller enterprises.
The Work Safely Protocol states that a worker does not have to accept the offer of a vaccination. However, if it is refused, the employer