Coronavirus Scotland: Business reputations will be 'irreversibly damaged' if they put staff at risk
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dailyrecord.co.ukBusiness reputations will be “irreversibly damaged” if they put staff at risk by forcing them to come to work against public health instructions, a senior Scottish Government minister warned.
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop was asked to respond to firms such as Sports Direct, which had claimed it was essential to stay open beyond lockdown to “keep the UK fit”.
The leisurewear company, owned by controversial boss Mike Ashley, quickly performed a U-turn after a massive public backlash, saying it would stay closed until the government say otherwise.
The climbdown came hours after the UK and Scottish governments told all non essential workers to stay at home.On the morning after the announcements, workers in other firms around the country
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