"bloss@privacy.com" gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:
> 1) I am now being asked to checked peoples details (licenses, insurance,
> servicing and MOT). I have no problem with these, and in general think
> that it is a good thing. However, as part of the license checking I am
> supposed to collect details from employees on medical conditions
> declared to the DVLA in relation to obtaining/having/ holding their
> license. The company HD department have stated that this is OK, but I
> remain concerned that demanding medical information from employees is
> against employment law.
>
> Does anyone know the truth of this situation, or can point me to any
> existing literature on the subject I would be most grateful.
By "HD", I presume you mean HR/Personnel? They're meant to be the
experts, so I think you (personally) should be in the clear as long as
you get it in writing from them that their opinion is that it's OK.
> 2) The company is also asking us to conduct eyesight tests in the car
> park as spot checks, i.e. make someone stand 20 feets/metres (I forget
> which) from a number plate and see if they can read it. I am
> uncomfortable with this as I feel that a) if they are concerned them
> they should pay and get someone qualified to check (the streets are
> littered with options these days) and b) what liability does this
> represent for me if I pass someone and they crash on the drive home and
> it then found that their eyesight is not actually up to par. Is there
> comeback for me personally?
Don't you already provide regular (proper, optician) eyesight tests for
your staff? |