Employment Law Tracker - September 2021

Canada: Workplace Vaccination Policies: Where are we now?

In addition to provincial vaccination policy mandates issued for specific high-risk settings, the Ontario Government introduced an amended regulation on 24 August 2021, which 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 policies. » Read More