Anyone had work mates refuse to work with them?

[Chipsinthewoods]

So the new rules mean you don’t have to isolate if you are double vaccinated and have been in contact, just mask and LFTs. At my work, multiple staff members are up in arms about a staff member who is negative but has a positive case at home. Multiple people are refusing to work with her (all vaccinated but older workforce/vulnerable spouses etc)

We have a positive case now - one of my teen children (adults negative) but I am worried that there could be a domino effect. Big boss at work said they only need to know about positives and to keep testing each day before work but I am expected to work if negative.

I feel really conflicted whether I am expected to tell people so they can all walk out if they want to, fall on my sword - take unpaid time off and risk my job, or stick to my basic obligations and follow the rules quietly.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes agree, it's common decency to let people know and give them the opportunity to protect themselves or their family.

Sadly, seemingly lacking. But the most to blame are the government and employers. They should have a duty of care not to force people to put others at risk in this way, because in most situations there are ways to work around things for 10 days. (and if not, then PPE can be used at least).

We currently have lots of chn in primary school whose siblings at secondary have covid. It doesn’t feel good but they are entitled to be at school.