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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zambia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says there is nothing irregular with employers compelling their workers to get vaccinated against covid-19.<\/p>\n

Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says employers have the right to determine the terms and conditions of service for employment including the Covid -19 vaccination.<\/p>\n

He however notes that employees also have the right to accept or decline the terms and conditions of service if they are not satisfied and are at liberty to resign.<\/p>\n

Mr . Muntengwa has insisted that employees stand to benefit from the vaccination as it will reduce the chances of them getting infected with the dreaded Corona virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the workers decline to get vaccinated, they will find somewhere where there is no such requirement,\u201d Mr Muntengwa said. He added, \u201cIt\u2019s a matter of choice and it\u2019s not a forcing matter and should not be looked at in that light.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Muntengwa said Section 85 of the Employment Act provides for employers to formulate health and and wellness policy in line with conditions of service.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is happening is that we are still in the infancy period of this virus but as we go, people will appreciate why vaccination is important,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Seed Co Zambia has clarified that the memo issued by its sister company in Zimbabwe on Covid vaccination requirement for staff does not apply to its local operations. In a statement, Seed Co Zambia General Manager Guntila Muleya said the memo applies to Zimbabwe only and does not extend to Seed Co Zambia Limited<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says there is nothing irregular with employers compelling their workers to get vaccinated against covid-19. Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says employers have the right to determine the terms and conditions of service for employment including the Covid -19 vaccination. 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