google: Google gets tough on vaccination policy: This is what the new memo says – Times of India

Google seems to be getting tough with the employees not getting vaccinated against Covid-19. The company earlier announced its policy of mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for employees, and now it reportedly may ask those who have not complied to go on unpaid leave in accordance with that policy.
According to a report in CNBC, an internal memo shared by leadership at Google gave employees time until December 3 to either show proof of vaccination or apply for exemption on medical or religious grounds. The memo also asks employees to upload the proof of vaccination.
The memo reportedly further asks employees who have not complied with the vaccination rules by the January 18 to be placed on “paid administrative leave” for 30 days. After this, the company will put them on “unpaid personal leave” for up to six months, followed by termination.
The memo also adds that frequest testing cannot replace vaccination. “We expect that almost all roles at Google in the US will fall within the scope of the executive order,” Google’s memo said. “Anyone entering a Google building must be fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation that allows them to work or come onsite,” the company said, adding that “frequent testing is not a valid alternative to vaccination.”
In a statement to the Verge, Google spokesperson said, “As we’ve stated before, our vaccination requirements are one of the most important ways we can keep our workforce safe and keep our services running. We’re committed to doing everything possible to help our employees who can get vaccinated do so, and firmly stand behind our vaccination policy.”
The company’s vaccination policy is based on the Biden administration’s order to have the US companies with more than 100 employees ensure their employees were vaccinated against Covid-19 or regularly tested.