Kirk Hope: Should business owners who get employees to come in sick be punished?

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 8:27 p.m.

Auckland's CBD is feeling the brunt of Covid-19 once again- as the latest community case is linked to the central city.
CBD workers are being asked to work from home and wear masks if they must go out.
The AUT student became symptomatic on Monday, was tested on Tuesday and asked to isolate.
The latest revelations come as the boss of the woman at the centre of the new Covid outbreak has rubbished claims he told her to work despite her feeling sick.
He says he has been abused by members of the public and is seeking legal advice.
Business New Zealand chief executive Kirk Hope told Mike Hosking the situation it isn't acceptable what's happened.
"This is going to affect a whole range of businesses. People need to take responsibility and do the right thing."
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