If you work for Queensland health, you are forced to wear a mask as per mandate by QLD health. People with exemptions are given the option of either wearing a mask or having to take their own sick or holiday leave until the mask mandate changes. However, the chief health officer stated that now person with an exemption should be forced to wear a mask. Does this constitute discrimination, as these individuals are being medically impacted as well as loss of work and pay if they do not comply? Please help with this and what legislation would cover this issue?
Well, not in terms of whether or not you can work...
(it can be different for refusal of service in a shop, etc)
"On file" won't mean much to the trained ape security person checking you in.
Nor will it mean much to the harried middle manager (say, a NUM)
who just needs people to stop fussing and get to work.
But before you do anything, check what the official position is - first hand.
Nor will it mean much to the harried middle manager (say, a NUM)
who just needs people to stop fussing and get to work.
But before you do anything, check what the official position is - first hand.
"Should" is not a direction.
it is a direction from Qld Health COAG I will try to obtain a copy it is related to government emergency services. They carry their exemption with them. This came from the HR department compelling them to wear a mask exemption provided or not. Will try to get the direction.
Designated COVID-19 Hospital Network Direction (No. 5)
This Direction establishes designated COVID-19 hospitals. These hospitals have inpatient capacity, infrastructure, workforce and services that support a high degree of clinical capability to manage the spectrum of acuity of COVID-19 positive patients.
www.health.qld.gov.au
Chief Health Officer Public Health Directions
Chief Health Officer public health directions under expanded Public Health Act powers.
www.health.qld.gov.au
I haven't found where the CHO says this yet?
I guess you've now used up all your sick leave?
Are you vaccinated?
Do you have a existing exemption?
Do you have a problem with carrying papers that prove your exemption has been granted?
Yes to all the above, fully vaccinated, carry an exemption, and no have not yet used any sick leave as yet. All that counts for nothing in the eyes of Qld health though, they don't care.
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