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County of Wellington Introduces a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

By September 22, 2021 all County of Wellington employees must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status

Released For Publication - September 09, 2021

The County of Wellington considers vaccinations to be fundamental to the protection of our employees and the general public, and to be consistent with the best available public health advice for prevention of the spread of COVID and variants.

In June, the County introduced a mandatory vaccination requirement for all new employees joining the County in all departments. COVID-19 vaccinations are a fundamental condition of new and ongoing employment for these individuals, and will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

The County has been working closely with employment lawyers to develop fair provisions and protocols that are in alignment with provincial directives and subject to limited exceptions in accordance with the Human Rights Code (Ontario).

By September 22, 2021 all County of Wellington employees must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. Beginning October 23, employees who are not fully vaccinated will need to be rapid tested regularly for COVID-19. The County may require that the employee pay for each rapid antigen test, subject to any applicable laws and reasonable practices. Legitimate medical exemptions will be accommodated. Each case will be considered on its own facts, in accordance with any applicable legal obligations under the Human Rights Code.

“Public Health data shows that the Delta variant poses a significant risk to those who are unvaccinated, including children under the age of 12,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “With the rising cases of COVID-19 in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and across the province, the County has decided that we must do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our employees and the public we proudly serve.”

“Vaccinations are the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect people from the effects of the virus,” said Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. “I encourage everyone who can to get a first and second shot as soon as possible. I applaud Wellington County for taking this significant step to protect their employees and those who live in the County, particularly our children who are not yet eligible for a vaccine.”

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The County of Wellington is located in south-western Ontario just over 100 kilometres west of Toronto along Highway 401.

The County is made up of seven member municipalities including the Town of Erin, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Township of Mapleton, Township of Centre Wellington, Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Township of Puslinch.

       

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