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HR firms favour encouraging, not mandating vaccines for staff
They say vaccination is a personal decision, and employers mandating it could be legally liable for side effects. Landlords debating issue with tenants
Published Wed, Jun 30, 2021 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
AS Singapore's vaccination efforts ramp up, one question homes in on the role employers can play. While the legal question is not clear-cut, it is better to encourage but not mandate vaccination for staff, human resources (HR) consultants say.
A high vaccination rate would help Singapore enter the new normal - which is good news for businesses too, said Neil Narale, partner and health leader at Mercer Singapore.
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