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Released on November 17, 2023, the recent decision of Van Hee v. Glenmore Inn Holdings Ltd. (available here) is only the second reported court decision in Canada dealing with the question of whether a leave of absence flowing from non-compliance with a mandatory vaccination policy constitutes constructive dismissal.
Read moreArbitrator upheld a mandatory three-dose vaccination policy in a long-term care home setting and found the employer even had a positive obligation to impose the policy, despite revocation of the Government Directive mandating vaccination policies in long-term care homes.
Read moreEarlier in June, Arbitrator Stewart upheld Alectra Utilities Corporation’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Days later, Arbitrator Nairn rendered FCA Canada Inc.’s vaccination policy to be of no force or effect. Are these decisions as inconsistent as they seem?
Read moreFederal government announces that effective June 20, 2022, it will lift COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal public servants and transportation workers. Some vaccine mandates for domestic and outgoing travel will also be suspended.
Read moreMandatory vaccination is coming to the entire federal sector. New Regulations are expected to come into effect in January 2022.
Read moreEmployment and Social Development Canada has released updated guidance on what codes to use in what circumstances, and what questions an employer can expect to answer.
Read moreThe Canadian Federal Government announced much-anticipated, wide ranging new mandatory vaccine measures.
Read moreOHRC takes the position that mandating and requiring proof of vaccination to protect people at work or when receiving services is generally permissible under the Human Rights Code.
Read moreAs of September 22, 2021, individuals will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
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