Today our guest is Labour analyst Michael Bagraim.

• A human rights activist has told IOL that employees who reject forced vaccination from their employers are enforcing their rights and are protected by the Labour Relations Act and the Constitution.
• last month, mining service partner Fraser Alexander said it would also be implementing a mandatory vaccination policy from January 1.
• The company said it would require proof of vaccination from its employees, sub-contractors and service providers.
• In September Discovery - one of the largest medical aid scheme administrators in SA - said it would make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all employees from January 1, 2022, to ensure the safety of employees.
• These companies were joined by the University of Cape Town who announced a variety of restrictions for unvaccinated students who may also not be allowed back on campus from January 2022.
• Meanwhile the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration director Cameron Morajane has confirmed that so far they have received 10 referrals which they have redlined or flagged as matters of national importance.
• Last month, the Labour Department ruled that companies which make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for their staff would have to compensate their workers should they suffer side effects, illness or death from the jab.