Friday, April 17, 2026

Labour Matters Episode 5: Vaccine coercion?

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This week on Labour Matters, attorney Michelle Russell looks at the legality of employers requiring workers who are unvaccinated or choose not to reveal their status, to submit negative PCR Tests on a regular basis.

This amounts to a change in the terms of employment and also goes against some sections of the Employment Rights Act.

Who is responsible for paying for PCR tests?

Who is liable for adverse effects on the worker?

What about those who are vaccinated?

This and more this week on Labour Matters

 

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