Wellbeing | Protecting BAME employees from Covid-19

The risks of Covid-19 do not fall equally. That much we know. Age remains the biggest risk factor, while having certain underlying clinical conditions and simply being male represent others.

The impact is also “disproportionate” for people from ethnic minorities, according to a recent report. So, as the lockdown continues to be eased and employees are encouraged back to work, what do employers need to think about from an equality and diversity perspective? Just following the government guidance on creating a Covid-secure workplace is unlikely to be enough, says Vanessa Latham, Employment Partner at BLM Law.