Next cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

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Next acknowledged it was an 'emotive topic' but said it had to balance staff and shareholder needs.

for people who have been jabbed, meaning they do not need to isolate if they have been exposed to a positive case.

"While the policy may have a disproportionate impact on those from certain ethnic or religious groups , an employer may well be able to justify the policy on the basis of their legitimate business needs," she added. Many companies, including Next, faced labour shortages in 2021 and some are now are seeing mass absences due to the more infectious Omicron Covid strain.

The retailer said prices for its spring and summer clothing and homeware ranges would climb by 3.7% from a year earlier, while it expects a 6% rise for autumn and winter goods.

 

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