While employers can encourage staff to be vaccinated where possible, employers cannot require staff (or potential staff) to be vaccinated. Even if an employer prefers staff to be vaccinated, care must be taken not to discriminate (eg some individuals may be advised not to have the vaccine due to health reasons).
If a staff member does not get vaccinated, employers should listen to their concerns, bearing in mind that some individuals may not be able to get the vaccination (eg because of health reasons, such as a compromised immune system) or may have health concerns (eg an allergic reaction to the vaccine).
Employers should remain sensitive to personal situations and keep concerns (especially those relating to health) confidential.
For more information, read Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations in the workplace.