More than 500 City of Toronto employees suspended without pay for non-compliance with immunization policy – Toronto

More than 500 City of Toronto employees are currently suspended without pay for failing to comply with the City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.

City officials provided an update on the immunization status of employees in a news release Friday.

As of Thursday, 515 employees had been suspended, marking an increase of 136 since November 10.

85 employees are being laid off as accommodation requirements are reviewed, marking a reduction of 16 employees.

The statement said 97% of the active workforce – 31,074 employees – said they were fully vaccinated, marking an increase of 491 people since Nov.

587 employees were partially vaccinated, while 234 individuals reported not receiving any doses.

Of the employees who completed the vaccine disclosure form, 134 chose not to disclose their status; 164 employees have not completed the form.

Overall, 99.5% of employees completed the immunization disclosure form, officials said.

The statement said that since November 1, managers and supervisors have held meetings with employees who did not receive any doses of the drug or did not disclose their condition.

“Following a meeting with a manager or supervisor, employees identified as non-compliant with the policy were suspended for up to six weeks,” the statement said.

“Following a period of unpaid suspension, beginning Monday, December 13, employees who fail to provide proof of receipt of both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will have their contracts terminated. workers because they chose not to comply. with vaccination policy. ”

Officials said meetings for people who have reported receiving a dose will begin the week of November 28, as it allows at least four weeks for them to receive a second dose.

Entertainment classes canceled due to lack of staff

Due to the vaccination policy leading to staff shortages, 101 entertainment programs will be canceled for the final four weeks of the fall, officials added.

There are 6,400 programs still running.

“Mitigation efforts have been successful for many curriculums and no Skate or Swimming Lessons will be cancelled,” the statement said.

“After-school Recreational Care programs are also not affected.”

Those affected by the cancellation will receive a refund.

Officials said they did not anticipate impacts to emergency services as a result of the mission.

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