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Dealing with vaccination objections

As many mandatory vaccinations policies become effective in February 2022, employers are faced with the practical challenges of managing the processes prescribed by the Consolidated Direction on Occupational Health and Safety issued by the Department of Employment and Labour on 11 June 2021, particularly the exemptions procedures. Looking to the emerging CCMA arbitration awards, our Employment Law experts discuss how to deal with employee objections to becoming vaccinated.

7 Feb 2022 16:00 Minutes Podcast
Dealing with vaccination objections

Dealing with vaccination objections

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Dealing with vaccination objections

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As many mandatory vaccinations policies become effective in February 2022, employers are faced with the practical challenges of managing the processes prescribed by the Consolidated Direction on Occupational Health and Safety issued by the Department of Employment and Labour on 11 June 2021, particularly the exemptions procedures. Looking to the emerging CCMA arbitration awards, our Employment Law experts discuss how to deal with employee objections to becoming vaccinated.

 

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