COVID

Employee rights at SickKids hospital and vaccine mandates

October 22, 2021

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.

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About the Author

Mackenzie A. Irwin

Senior Associate

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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