COVID-19 vaccinations – Q&As for WA workers

Please note that directions on COVID-19 vaccinations and the COVID-19 situation generally are rapidly evolving. While we will do our best to keep this page updated, some of the information below may be altered by changed circumstances. By using the information on this page, you agree to our full disclaimer at the bottom of the page.

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• What are the public health directions that require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in WA?

• My employer is requiring me to be vaccinated against COVID-19 due to a public health direction. What happens if I refuse?

• My employer is requiring me to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but there is no public health direction which applies. Can they do this?

• What are my rights at work if I have a medical condition which means I cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19?

• My employer is treating me less favourably at work because I am not vaccinated against COVID-19. Is this unlawful discrimination?

• My employer has dismissed me because I did not get vaccinated against COVID-19. What can I do?

• I do not want to attend my workplace because a co-worker has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. What are my rights?

• Do I have a right to be paid for the time it takes me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if my employer has required me to be vaccinated?

• My employer is asking me if I am vaccinated against COVID-19. Do I have to give them my private medical information?

• Can my employer require me to provide my reasons or other medical evidence if I choose not to have a COVID-19 vaccine?

• I have followed my employer’s request / direction to be vaccinated and suffered an illness or injury due to a COVID-19 vaccination. What are my rights?

• Where can I get more information?

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