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
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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