24 Dec 2021

Covid-19: 'Education first' approach to businesses breaking traffic light rules

From Morning Report, 7:19 am on 24 December 2021

Worksafe says it's sticking with an 'education first' approach to businesses flouting Covid-19 rules, but won't hold back on penalties if it comes to that.

An Auckland martial arts gym, Oliver MMA, has been fined 12-thousand dollars for knowingly allowing unvaccinated staff to work.

It's the first Covid-related fine since the traffic light system came into play.

Worksafe head of general inspectorate Simon Humphries spoke to Susie Ferguson.