Three employees have failed to prove an employer breached their enterprise agreement when failing to consult about its COVID vaccination requirements or offer them alternative work arrangements.
An employee who refused to get vaccinated has failed to prove he was unfairly dismissed, with the Fair Work Commission describing his employer's process as "difficult to fault".
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An employee who pushed back against a vaccination direction and argued that requiring evidence of jabs breached her right to privacy has lost her unfair dismissal claim.
With unions calling for employers to manage workers' health and safety using rapid antigen tests and improved masks, an employment lawyer outlines some important issues to consider upfront.
An employee who described the COVID-19 pandemic as "fearmongering" and was strongly aggrieved at having to comply with workplace requirements has lost his unfair dismissal claim.
Despite some recent rulings upholding vaccination mandates, employers must approach this area with extreme caution, and lawyers suggest some simple word changes could make all the difference.
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