Workplace Vaccination Policies: Where Are We Now?

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In addition to provincial vaccination policy mandates issued for specific high-risk settings (see our earlier update on this topic here), on August 24, 2021 the Ontario Government amended O. Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step ("Regulation").  The amended Regulation now includes a requirement that businesses comply with any advice, recommendations, and instructions issued by public health officials about vaccination policies.  In the wake of this amendment, many municipal health officials have issued directives and recommendations on the topic of workplace vaccination policies.  At the same time, employers across all sectors have shown an increased interest in the development and implementation of vaccination policies for workers, contractors, volunteers, and clients alike.  In this update we review the new legal requirements and outline practical issues that employers will want to consider when developing their own