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By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read November 9, 2021

Enforcing mandatory COVID vaccination policies

Many employers have introduced mandatory COVID vaccine policies that will take effect this month. I am being asked two main questions in relation to the implementation of this kind of policy. The first issue is whether to grant exemptions to the policy for religious or medical reasons. An employer has an obligation to consider the request but can request additional information in connection with the request. The onus is on the employee to show the reason for not getting vaccinated is a sincerely, freely and deeply held belief that is integrally linked to a person’s identity, self-definition and fulfilment.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Employment Standards, Health and Safety / duty to accommodate, employment law, just cause, mandatory vaccination policy, policies and procedures, religious accom, termination, unpaid leave, wrongful dismissal action Leave a Comment

By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read October 14, 2021

Human rights exemptions to mandatory COVID vaccine policies

A mandatory COVID vaccine policy must exempt those who qualify for an exemption for medical reasons or because of creed under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Health and Safety, Human Rights / COVID vaccination policy, creed, disability accommodation, doctor's note, employment law, human rights exemptions, mandatory vaccination policy, medical exemption, Ontario Human Rights Code, proof of vaccination Leave a Comment

By Spring Law | 2 Minutes Read October 13, 2021

The federal government’s mandatory vaccination policy

The federal government has rolled out their mandatory vaccination policy for the federal public service. In addition, it will require certain federally regulated industries, namely the air, rail and marine transportation, to establish vaccination policies by October 30, 2021.

Article by Spring Law / Health and Safety / COVID-19, employment law, human rights exemptions, mandatory vaccination policy, policies and procedures, remote workers, vaccination status Leave a Comment

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