In order for an employee to qualify for compensation, all of the following requirements must be met:
Where an employer implements a mandatory vaccination policy, and an employee who receives a Covid-19 vaccine in line with such policy suffers adverse side effects, the employee may be entitled to claim compensation from COIDA. According to the notice, claims will be adjudicated, and the amount of compensation will be determined and paid according to COIDA and the Compensation Fund guidelines.
Employers should inform their employees of their right to claim compensation for any injuries, illness or death as a direct result of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, as well as the requisite requirements that must be met to qualify for such a claim.
As a reminder, employers who wish to implement a mandatory vaccination policy must ensure that they complete the requisite risk assessment.