City of Welland Develops Vaccine Policy For Staff

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 14:08

By Linda Morgan

City employees will need to prove vaccination status by November 19th.

A new vaccination policy is in effect for City of Welland employees.

Officials say workers have until November 19th to show proof of vaccination.

The policy applies to all full-time, part-time, casual, volunteer and student workers.

Those without both shots will need to submit to rapid antigen testing twice a week beginning December 2nd.

Anyone who refuses to comply faces an unpaid leave up to six weeks long, or dismissal if there is a continued failure to follow the policy.

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