Under the Government of Canada’s mandatory vaccination policy for federal public servants, employees who were not fully vaccinated, or who did not provide an attestation regarding their vaccination status by October 29, 2021, face being put on administrative leave without pay (LWOP) by the employer on November 15, 2021.
The following document is intended to provide members with an overview of what to expect under different scenarios.
- Except for accommodations due to medical reasons or based on a protected human rights ground, we strongly recommend that all members get vaccinated.
- Do not misrepresent your vaccination status. Under the policy, at this time, employees who choose to remain unvaccinated will be put on leave without pay but will not be disciplined. However, false statements regarding your vaccination status could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Your attestation must be truthful.
- If you are put on LWOP under the policy or are disciplined by the employer as a result of the policy, and you wish to grieve, contact your Branch President. In the context of the employer’s vaccination policy, you should only file a grievance after being placed on LWOP.
