Communications manager Andrea Ravensdale with the County of Wellington provided an update regarding vaccination for employees with the county.
Ravensdale writing all new hires will be required to be vaccinated from COVID-19 under the new policy introduced.
New employees who are not yet vaccinated will need to provide proof of a vaccine appointment prior to starting work and proof of vaccination after their appointment.
If a new employee has a medical reason to not be vaccinated the county will provide them a letter to take to their physician.
Each case will be considered on its own facts in accordance with any applicable legal obligations under the Human Rights Code.
