Google has warned all American staff that failure to follow its Covid vaccination rules risks them being placed on unpaid leave and, ultimately, fired. The technology group intends to contact workers in its home territory who have yet either to declare their vaccination status or apply for an exemption on medical or religious grounds. SponsoredEmployees who do not comply by January 18 will be placed on paid administrative leave for one month, then unpaid leave for up to six months, according to documents seen by CNBC news network. This would be followed by termination of employment. A spokeswoman said: “Our vaccination requirements are one of the most important ways we can keep our workforce safe and keep our services running.

Source: The Times December 16, 2021 12:02 UTC