Employee rights at SickKids hospital and vaccine mandates
Interview Summary
Nearly 200 staff members at SickKids hospital have been placed on unpaid leave as a result of their refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. What can employees in this situation do in regards to their rights? Are non-unionized employees facing the same difficulties in other healthcare environments?
Mackenzie Irwin, a Toronto employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with Global News Toronto to comment on this ongoing issue.
Interview Notes
“By going above and beyond a government order, hospitals are opening themselves up to the liability of wrongful dismissal claims,” says Irwin.
About the Author
Mackenzie A. Irwin
Mackenzie A. Irwin is an Ontario employment lawyer and a senior associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group. She leverages her experience to formulate creative solutions to complex legal problems for both employers and employees.
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