Common use of Vaccination Clause in Contracts

Vaccination. Upon recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health (or other Government), all employees may be required to be vaccinated (or meet the recommendations or requirements of the Government Body) and or to take medication if available. If the costs of such medication are not covered by other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required vaccination (or meet the recommendations or requirements of the Government Body) or take the medication, they may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence in the Home until such time as the employee has been cleared by the public health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exception to this would be employees for whom taking the medication will result in the employee being physically ill to the extent that they cannot attend work. Upon written direction from the employee’s health care provider of such medical condition in consultation with the Employer’s physician, (if requested), the employee will be permitted to access their sick leave. If there is a dispute between the health care providers, the employee will be placed on unpaid leave. If the employee gets sick as a reaction to the drug and applies for WSIB, the Employer will not oppose the application. If an employee is pregnant and their health care provider believes the pregnancy could be in jeopardy as a result of medication, they shall be eligible for sick leave in circumstances where they are not allowed to attend at work. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the