The vaccines for COVID-19 are arriving in Canada now for immediate distribution. This will set in motion a national immunization program of unprecedented scale that many hope will bring the coronavirus outbreak to an end and an eventual return to normalcy. This US based article relates to employers and the discussion of requiring vaccinations for employees prior to their return to work. An important consideration.
Can employers mandate workers be vaccinated before returning to work?
With two COVID-19 vaccines set to roll out in the U.S., planning for a post-pandemic future could soon be a reality. As employers prepare to reopen offices, they have to consider whether they are going to require employees be vaccinated, and have the processes in place to support such a mandate.