BC Ferries recalling unvaccinated workers: Vancouver Lawyer on CTV News

Interview Summary

Unvaccinated employees at B.C Ferries are being recalled to work by their employer in order to combat ongoing labour shortage issues. While most employees at B.C Ferries are unionized, many non-unionized employees are now being recalled to work by their employers. What can unvaccinated employees in this situation expect regarding their rights?

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• BC Ferries and severance packages

A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with CTV News Vancouver Island to answer this question and more on the next steps for employees.

Interview Notes

• BC Ferries following federal travel vaccine mandates: “BC Ferries had no choice but to follow federal vaccine policies as they are part of the travel sector. Now that the mandate is lifted, the company is obligated to return unvaccinated employees to the workplace or offer them a severance package.”
• Other employment sectors struggling with staff shortages bringing back employees: Many sectors have felt the pressure of inflation and a downturn in business will need to bring back unvaccinated employees in order to combat ongoing staffing issues.