Critical Business Worker Direction
Released this Week...
As you are aware, the Government has announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA.
The Critical Businesses Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions have been signed by the Chief Health Officer and published on Wednesday this week. As per the previous announcement, this group is required to have their first dose by 1 January 2022 and be fully vaccinated by 1 February 2022. The directions are available at this link; Critical Businesses Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (www.wa.gov.au)
Specific FAQs on these directions will follow in due course.
General FAQs which address many concerns raised by stakeholders are available at https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Corp/Documents/Health-for/Infectious-disease/COVID19/Vaccination/COVID19-Mandatory-vaccination-FAQs.pdf.
These documents are updated regularly, and I encourage you to continue reading updated versions.
Vaccine Mandate Resources and Information for businesses.
Both the SBDC and CCIWA have developed business relevant information that they are updating and adding regularly. This information is free and accessible to all businesses – so please see below for more information on support and guides to help you navigate the mandatory vaccination policies moving forward.
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy: Good Employment Practice Guide.
If your business is likely to be impacted by mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, It is encouraged for all employers to have a meaningful conversation with their staff about the directions. Please read this information and regularly review Government websites including this one for further information and resources.
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To help you manage business disruption associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), The Small Business Development Commission has put together a range of support information focused on the needs of small business owners.
New information will be updated and added to the site as it becomes available.
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Mental health resources for small business owners
Being your own boss can be exciting, challenging and sometimes stressful. Long hours, unpredictable cash flow, significant changes in your industry and employee issues including labour shortages can leave you feeling mentally exhausted, stressed, anxious or depressed. This could have an impact on your relationships with family, friends, employees, suppliers and customers, and affect your ability to run your business. Support is available to business owners who are facing challenges that affect their mental wellbeing.
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CCIWA Vaccination in the Workplace - Employer Guide
CCIWA Public Health Orders Mandating COVID-19
– Group 1 and Group 2
Helping employers navigate and understand the Western Australian COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions.
With the deadlines for vaccination looming, this guide created by CCIWA aims to help you understand and digest your obligations in relation to current public health orders as well as the proactive steps you can take while waiting for the outstanding Directions to be issued for Group 1 and 2 occupations and industries.
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