Employment lawyer on Ontario government vaccine mandates for hospital staff
Interview Summary
The provincial government of Ontario has decided not to implement vaccine mandates for hospital employees. What will this mean for hospitals and employers who have decided to impose their own vaccine mandates?
Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins CTV News to discuss this recent decision and more on employee rights.
Interview Notes
What can hospitals expect without government support as they implement their own vaccine mandates?
Hospital employees that are unvaccinated and placed on an unpaid leave of absence will be owed their full severance entitlements.
About the Author
Alex C. Lucifero
Alex C. Lucifero is a partner and member of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Labour and Employment Law Group and Long-term Disability Group in Ontario.
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