Ottawa employment lawyer on vaccine mass terminations
Interview Summary
Employers and businesses across the province continue to implement their own vaccination policies. Despite no support from legislation, many sectors have imposed mandatory vaccines for employees and set deadlines that have caused a rise in terminations. What are employees entitled to if terminated as a result of their vaccination status? Can an employer legally terminate an employee with cause if they refuse to be vaccinated?
Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to answer these questions and more.
Interview Notes
- Can you be fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
- Do employees in private companies have different rights in regards to mandatory vaccination?
- Can employees be suspended without pay due to their vaccination status?
About the Author
Alex C. Lucifero
Alex C. Lucifero is a partner and member of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Labour and Employment Law Group and Long-term Disability Group in Ontario.
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