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Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in the Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss mandatory vaccinations in the workplace. She explains the importance for employers to conduct risk assessments before implementing mandatory vaccinations, and that there are still grounds for employees to object to having the vaccination.

6 Aug 2021 07:52 Minutes Podcast
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

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Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

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Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in the Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss mandatory vaccinations in the workplace. She explains the importance for employers to conduct risk assessments before implementing mandatory vaccinations, and that there are still grounds for employees to object to having the vaccination.

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