Vaccination Round-Up – June 24, 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

• More companies drop mandatory vaccination as cases fall and restrictions ease – CTV – June 17, 2022 – read the article here.
• COVID-19 vaccine passports could return in fall, Ottawa says – Montreal Gazette – June 15, 2022 – read the article here.
• Back at work, but no backpay: unvaccinated federal workers return to work, but salaries will not be reimbursed – National Post – June 15, 2022 – read the article here.

British Columbia

• B.C. Ferries recalls unvaccinated workers as staffing shortages snarl sailings – Times Colonist – June 22, 2022 – read the article here.
• No plans to drop vaccine policy for public servants, health care, B.C. says – Global News – June 21, 2022 – read the article here.
• ‘The province needs to act’: B.C. Liberals pressure province to suspend vaccine mandates – Vancouver Sun – June 17, 2022 – read the article here.

Ontario

• ‘Yes (it’s going to be awkward)’: Unvaccinated workers return to Ontario’s auto plants, but not everyone is happy about it – Windsor Star – June 20, 2022 – read the article here.
• Mayor warns Windsor Police Services vaccine mandate ‘may never be rescinded’– CBC – June 17, 2022 – read the article here.

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia not backing down on vaccine mandate for healthcare workers as federal government, neighbouring provinces ease restrictions – Saltwire – June 19, 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.