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Can employers require a negative COVID-19 test for entry
to the workplace? The Offenbach Labour Court recently had to deal
with this question in summary proceedings and ruled in favour of
the employer. This article explains.
What is at stake?
In times of gradually decreasing case numbers, many
organisations are preparing for employees to return to on-site
work. Under occupational health and safety law, in connection with
the spread of the COVID-19, employers must take the necessary
measures to prevent infections in the workplace and to break chains