23 Nov 2021

Workplace vaccination tool announced

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 23 November 2021

The Workplace Relations Minister has outlined a new assessment tool to help employers figure out which of their staff need to be vaccinated.

Michael Wood says it will provide a clear framework when it comes into effect next month.  

The tool is still being refined but is likely to assess four factors -  the environment an employee works in, if they work near others, if that is for long periods, and if they provide services to people who are vulnerable to Covid-19. 

Māni Dunlop gets the details from RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher.