The OCBC Bank Group announced that it will provide additional benefits for its employees who choose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
OCBC Bank stated that it has hired medical experts to provide employees with information about the coronavirus vaccine, including side effects, effectiveness, and whether it is immune to the new variant virus, etc. This is to allow employees to know if they want to receive the vaccination.
OCBC Bank stated that once employees decide to vaccinate themselves, they will get one day off for every vaccination. If side effects occur, they can also enjoy two additional days of sick leave without showing a sick leave certificate. Employees can also work from home for one week after receiving the vaccine. In addition, OCBC Bank will also bear the taxi fee for employees to travel to and from the clinic for vaccination, as well as the cost of medical consultations that employees need to pay due to the side effects of the vaccine.