This week the Federal Government has delivered on an indemnity scheme to protect employers who may face costly claims when they facilitate COVID vaccinations in the workplace. The commitment reduces the risks and uncertainties businesses faced for implementing voluntary vaccination drives.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has long advocated for indemnity protections so that employers would not be saddled with the costs from a reaction or injury caused by vaccination.
“We know that as vaccine supply grows, workplace vaccination programs will have an increasingly important role in the national rollout,” chief executive (ACCI), Andrew McKellar said.
“Many employers had indicated that they are willing to assist and are actively considering workplace vaccination programs however, employers like clinicians raised ongoing concerns about indemnity arrangements to cover administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
The South Australian Business Chamber continues to work closely with SA Health and South Australian businesses on increasing the speed of the vaccine rollout and positive steps are being made in this space. Stay tuned!
