A new industrial relations issue is on the horizon as employers begin to ask whether they can introduce a 'no jab, no job' policy for staff who refuse a COVID-19 vaccine.The Business Council of Australia says making vaccinations compulsory for some sectors makes senseAs the vaccination program progresses, and Australia moves from an elimination to a suppression strategy, the issue of vaccinations in the workplace is likely to heat up.
"At the moment, an employer can give lawful and reasonable directions to an employee to do the job, but the question is, is it lawful and reasonable for them to get a COVID-19 jab?" questioned Professor Stewart. Sandy Chong from the Australian Hairdressing Association said hairdressers have a range of opinions about mandating vaccinations.
i thought the abc was above fear-mongering but here we are... pitiful
More scare tactics nonsense from the far left ABC. As Australians, we expect, and deserve honest, serious, impartial journalism. Not this nonsense.
Some people can't get the vaccine for health or religious reasons. They may not be able to find employment if that's a problem. UBI for all. No more land lords.
Union demands seem very fair. Whether vaccine should be mandatory in certain sector or not, should come from medical experts, should not be left on the fancies of the employer.
A legal minefield
I hope those employers will also be providing compensation to the families of employees who get a blood clot, or die, if compulsory. The onus of responsibility for welfare is then on the employer, right?
Legally? No. You must consent to a vaccine without coercion or manipulation.
Can I sue my boss if she doesn’t vaccinate my workplace?
No and if they fire you it's great your free to sue the shit out of them
Is the answer to the question “She shouldn’t have to?”
No one should be forced, this is a free country
Any attempt to aggress against my body will be met with violent self-defence.
no it's called vaccine rape what happens when you go get the jab they ask are you here of your own free will you answer no I'm here under coersion or I don't have a job
When by boss said you should get the vaccine you get the vaccine
They should. Depends on your job. No jab ... no job.
The ABC is 💩💩.
They should
Certain jobs have certain requirements. For example anyone working with children (even the school bus driver!)must have a working with children check. The same must be applied here. Yes, make the vaccination mandatory. No jab no work, choose another job. Simple.
Alliance Airlines has already done this. Staff and contractors must be vaccinated when they are eligible. As a charter airline their clients can demand this.
No, but the law can :)
No
Who misses poliomyelitis? If you're in aged care/health sector and are choosing not to take the vaccine you're probably in the job for all the wrong reasons.