This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition The right to wear the coronavirus mask for employees in contact with customers.
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Preserve workers' health by using masks. People who work in bars, restaurants, in close contact with the public must wear masks and gloves to preserve their health and limit the infection of the coronavirus.
A friend asked to be able to wear the mask to work in a coffee bar, but her employer sent her home, without pay, to warn her that it would have worried the customers.
Inadmissible for worker protection, especially in this period.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since this petition was started, the Government announced that all bars, restaurants and cafés are to close. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-further-measures-on-social-distancing
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
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