COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Archives

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June 5, 2025

The Court ruled WestJet was not justified in dismissing an employee for cause who refused to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination policy.

“Halting the use of vaccines without full disclosure of their potential risks…” – Gov’t COVID-19 Vaccine Task Report Raises Alarming Questions about Safety and Effectiveness

April 15, 2025

A recent Alberta Government COVID-19 Task Force report has sparked significant debate, calling for policy changes regarding vaccine use.

Unpaid Leave of Absence Due to Refusal to Vaccinate – Constructive Dismissal?

December 16, 2022

A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.

Landmark Decision – Vaccination Policy – Breach of Human Rights Code

July 30, 2022

Landmark Decision: an employer breached the Ontario Human Rights Code when it terminated an employee who refused to comply with the vaccination policy Read More...

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
January 17, 2022
The highest Court in the United States of America blocked the enforcement of mandatory vaccination requirements for large private companies.

Injunction Not Granted – TTC Workers’ Right to Seek Remedies and Damages for Unjust Dismissal Still Available
January 10, 2022
The Union for the Toronto Transit Commission workers was unsuccessful in obtaining a court injunction to block TTC’s vaccine mandate policy.

Arbitration – Vaccination Clause in Collective Agreement Results in Policy Being Upheld
January 7, 2022
The Arbitrator's decision provides guidance with respect to the enforceability of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

New ROE Guidelines – Liability and Hardship?
December 17, 2021
New ROE Guidelines: some employees may be denied Employment Insurance benefits if they are terminated because of the employer’s vaccination policy.

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