No jab, no job is to become reality for tens of thousands of people.
The government has expanded the vaccine mandate to cover all workers at businesses where customers will need to show a Covid vaccine certificate.
That includes cafes, restaurants, gyms and close contacts businesses like hairdressers. Those that are not vaccinated will be given a four-week notice period to get their shots before employment can be terminated.
Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope told Checkpoint that having the simplified risk assessment process underpinned by law is very important and helpful for businesses that don't currently require vaccine certificates.
He says the feedback from businesses to today's government announcement has been overwhelmingly positive.
