Yes, if you have a sick leave entitlement.
Casual workers do not have a sick leave entitlements unless their employer has specifically agreed to this.
You should speak to your delegate if you do feel unwell after being vaccinated. Our union has been able to negotiate some specific COVID-19 entitlements that may not require you to use your sick leave.
In a limited range of circumstances where the employer has mandated, facilitated or encouraged vaccinations, you may be entitled to workers compensation payments.
The federal government is also developing a scheme to reimburse people who are impacted by injury and loss of income due to an adverse reaction to an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
For more information on the scheme, click here.
Contact the AMWU if you need assistance in making a claim.