by Trader » Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:22 am
Individual businesses will start to push the stragglers into getting the jab.
My employer yesterday announced the intention to release a new policy that gives them the authority to end our employment if we don't get jabbed without valid reason.
Don't get me wrong, it's wishy washy enough that they can step away from it should they be challenged too hard, but for now its enough for a lot of the guys on the fence / just being lazy, to go out and get it sorted.
For those interested on the method for the rollout of such a policy, they are using the WHS act, saying they have an obligation to provide a work environment that is as safe as reasonably practicable. Getting the jab decreases your ability to catch and spread the disease, protecting your colleagues. Therefore, it is reasonable for them to require the jab in order to continue your employment.
Some are saying they can't change your employment contract and they can only apply this to new employees, however the counter to that is your contract already requires you to follow WHS policy, and WHS policy is a fluid document that changes as risks and mitigations are discovered.
While I don't disagree with any of the above, it is an interesting debate as to if your employer should be allowed to require you to advise them of your vaccination status. (Ours doesn't, but the policy says you'll be treated as unvaxxed if you don't).
Danny Southern telling Plugga he's fat, I'd like to see that!