The gaming group is consulting with its workers and other stakeholder groups about the Covid-19 vaccination policy, which will affect visitors and workers. It cited a survey of Crown employees in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth conducted last week showing 63 per cent supported the idea of a mandatory vaccination policy in the hospitality sector. Casino operators Crown are considering a 'no jab, no entry' policy for punters (pictured, Crown Casino in Melbourne)Crown Resorts and Crown Melbourne boss Steve McCann said while it had been urging workers to get vaccinated for a while it was time to be more 'proactive'. Crown Resorts and Crown Melbourne boss Steve McCann also urged staff to get vaccinated (pictured, a dose of a Covid-19 vaccination)Workers will also be entitled to an extra day of paid sick leave if needed. Crown is just one of a number of Australian companies - such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, Telstra and SPC - heading down the mandatory vaccination route.

Source: Daily Mail September 14, 2021 01:41 UTC