Employment lawyer in radio interview on COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace
Interview Summary
The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations could be arriving in Ontario shortly. This good news for many Canadians however also brings to light concerns of personal choice and employment rights for employees.
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined the Kelly Cutrara show on Global News Radio’s 640 to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and if they will be required in the workplace and what employers and employees can expect moving forward.
Interview Notes
- Can you be terminated if you don’t get a COVID-19 vaccination?
- Can your employer make your daily tasks more difficult if you refuse to be vaccinated?
- Can an employer insist on vaccinations in the workplace due to the health and safety of other employees?
- Can an employee argue for constructive dismissal as the rules of employment have changed?
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.
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