It's a big story in the media right now, and we're sure to see it play out in front of the Employment Relations Authority in future. Can you be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Some employees working at New Zealand's borders, managed isolation or quarantine facilities are being redeployed and terminated for not being vaccinated. But is it legal? To discuss this weighty issue, Brad McDonald is joined by fellow employment lawyer James Hobcraft to discuss how and why an unvaccinated employee may lose their job, including: - The difference between terminating an employee and making them redundant; - Can an employer really fire someone for not being vaccinated; plus - The process that all employers must follow. Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years. DISCLAIMER: As always, the material you hear on this podcast is merely an opinion and is not intended to replace legal advice. As this is a fast moving area of law and one which is highly dependent on the individual facts of each situation we strongly recommend you take detailed legal advice from a suitably qualified lawyer before proceeding with any steps which may impact you or your business.

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