London employment lawyer on vaccinations and return to work

Interview Summary

With the first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccination due in the coming weeks for Canada, many businesses are excited to return to normal and are ready to open their doors. Employees however are wondering whether or not an employer will be able to require vaccination in order to return to work.

Toronto employment lawyer and associate Chris Justice at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Devon Peacock on Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London to explore what employers will be able to enforce and what will be considered an infringement of employee rights.

Interview Notes

• Can an employer require an employee to get vaccinated in order to return to the office?
• Can an employer terminate an employee if they refuse to get vaccinated?
• Are there legitimate grounds for an employee refusing to get a vaccination?
• How should employers handle their workplaces if there are differing views on the COVID-19 vaccination from employees?
• Will employers be allowed to offer incentives to receiving a vaccination?
• Is the COVID-19 vaccination going to change the employer and employee dynamic?