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Vancouver Lawyer on Accommodating Unvaccinated Workers: Global BC

October 5, 2021

Interview Summary

As concerns about vaccines in the workplace continue to circulate, employees are questioning whether or not they can refuse work due to unsafe conditions. What are employers obligated to accommodate in regards to vaccinated employees? Can vaccinated employees refuse to work with those that are not vaccinated?

A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News BC with Jordan Armstrong to discuss the concerns further.

Interview Notes

Can you refuse to work alongside an unvaccinated colleague?

Employees cannot refuse to work with unvaccinated employees in workplaces in which there is no government mandate imposing vaccinations. Employers are however obligated to provide a healthy and safe work environment with public health measures in place, such as social distancing, mask-wearing, etc.

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About the Author

Lior Samfiru

National Co-Managing Partner

Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.

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