Vaccination Round-Up – April 28, 2022

VACCINES IN THE WORKPLACE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK

With BC exceeding its vaccination targets, regulations lifting and the reintegration of employees to the workplace, employers are now faced with trying to navigate the changing dynamic of vaccines and the workplace. We anticipate that changes to legislation could happen on short notice and have created this Round-Up to help employers stay informed in a situation that is so rapidly evolving.

Here are a few important things I thought worth sharing this week:

IN THE NEWS

Canada

• Internal government documents obtained by the Canadian Press reveal discussion behind the Liberal’s promise to deny unvaccinated EI benefits – National Post – April 21, 2022 – read the article here.

British Columbia

• Regional District of Central Kootenay rescinds proof of vaccination policy for employees – April 26, 2022 – read the article here.

Ontario

• ‘Most divisive issue I have ever dealt with’: Unifor Local 444 President says workplace vaccine mandates remain top concern for many workers as union holds its first in-person AGM in two years – CTV – April 22, 2022 – read the article here.

I hope you found this Round-Up helpful. If you have any questions relating to the reopening of your business or reintegration of your staff – our Workplace Law group is here to assist.