Employer vaccination mandates could trigger mass layoffs

Interview Summary

The federal government of Canada recently affirmed its decision on mandatory vaccines for employees and many provincial governments across the country are introducing vaccine policies. What will this mean for employees who are not vaccinated? Will workplaces see a rise in mass terminations?

Dan Balkaran, a Vancouver employment lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Global News Radio 980 CKNW with Martin Strong to answer this question and more.

Interview Notes

• Can unvaccinated employees in vaccine-mandated sectors build a case against their termination?
• Has the federal government indicated what the severance entitlements will be if terminated due to vaccination status?
• Will there be cases in court regarding mandatory vaccines and terminations?
• Will cases be resolved in court before the need for vaccines decreases?
• Is the purpose of these vaccine policies to encourage vaccinations in workplaces?