The City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington have announced they are implementing a Covid-19 vaccination verification policy for all employees to continue to protect the health and safety of staff and the community members.
All Oshawa city employees will be required to disclose their vaccination status beginning October 1, 2021; with proof of full vaccination status by November 12, 2021. Those who do not, are required to attend a mandatory education session on the benefits of getting vaccinated.
The Covid-19 vaccination verification policy applies to all city employees, including full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary, and casual, as well as students, volunteers and employees under direct contract. All new city employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment, said a statement.
“The city has worked with our unions in developing this policy and ensuring it follows the medical advice of the province and region while also meeting the health, safety and legal rights of our workers. The city will fulfill its Ontario Human Rights Code obligations to accommodate staff who are legally entitled to exemptions, including those who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons. The health and safety of our staff and community members continues to be the City of Oshawa’s top priority,” it added.
Clarington announces disclosure date
The Municipality of Clarington has announced it has introduced a workplace vaccination policy for all employees.
“To help provide a safe working environment for all our employees as well as the community we serve, the municipality is implementing a workplace Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. All Clarington employees, including full-time, part-time, temporary, contract, casual and students, will have to disclose their vaccination status by October 20, 2021, and present proof of full vaccination by December 20, 2021,” said Andrew Allison, Clarington Chief Administrative Officer, in a statement.
“The municipality will recognize and respect its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, granting exemptions and accommodations to staff with valid legal reasons that would prevent them from obtaining vaccination. This approach supports our ongoing commitment to public health as we provide safe, critical services to our community,” he added.
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