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It seems we will be online again. Just like the last lockdown, I made a series of videos.
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Dear Richard:
Re: Non-Compliance with the University of Waterloo’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
As you are aware, the University has established a Vaccination requirement (the “requirement”) for mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to the Instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued on August 30, 2021 and the recommendations of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health. The University is statutorily required to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Pursuant to this requirement and the prior letter you were sent on October 15, 2021, copy enclosed, you were required to submit by no later than end of day on October 17, 2021 proof that you are either: (a) fully vaccinated within the meaning of the requirement; or (b) have obtained a permitted exemption to being fully vaccinated. You have failed to submit proof of either of the foregoing.
If you are receiving this letter and you are compliant with the requirement, please contact your Human Resources (HR) Partner as soon as possible.
In the specific circumstances of your position, the University has determined that you are not authorized to perform the duties and responsibilities of your position without being in-person.
On October 15, 2021, the University placed you on a gratuitous paid three (3) day administrative leave, which was taken on October 18, 19, 20, 2021, inclusively, during which time you were expected to complete the LEARN module “COVID-19 Vaccine: Make an Informed Decision (SO2034)”.
You are prohibited from accessing University property and in-person activities. Should you fail to abide by this direction, you may be disciplined, up to and including termination from employment.
As a result of your continued non-compliance with the vaccination requirement, you are being placed on a suspension, without pay, effective today until November 30, 2021. Your benefits will continue during this period, and you are responsible for paying for the employee portion of the benefits. If you wish to pause your participation and corresponding contributions, please contact our benefits team in Human Resources.
The University will be in contact on November 20, 2021 to follow up regarding the status of your compliance with the University’s vaccination requirement, and to confirm next steps.
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Chelsey Heystee | Human Resources Partner
Human Resources | 200 University Avenue West | Waterloo, Ontario | N2L 3G1
https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/
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BY EMAIL
Dear Richard:
Re: Non-Compliance with the University of Waterloo’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
As you are aware, the University has established a Vaccination requirement (the “requirement”) for mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to the Instructions of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued on August 30, 2021 and the recommendations of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health. The University is statutorily required to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Pursuant to this requirement, you are required to submit by no later than end of day on October 17, 2021 proof that you are either: (a) fully vaccinated within the meaning of the requirement; or (b) have obtained a permitted exemption to being fully vaccinated. To date, you have failed to submit proof of either of the foregoing.
If you are receiving this letter and you are compliant with the requirement, please contact your Human Resources (HR) Partner as soon as possible.
In the specific circumstances of your position, the University has determined that you are not authorized to perform the duties and responsibilities of your position without being in-person.
Accordingly, effective today, you are prohibited from accessing University property and in-person activities. Should you fail to abide by this direction, you may be disciplined, up to and including termination from employment.
You are being placed on a gratuitous paid three (3) day administrative leave, which will be taken on October 18, 19, 20, 2021, during which time you are expected to complete the LEARN module “COVID-19 Vaccine: Make an Informed Decision (SO2034)”.
Please be advised that you are required to be compliant with the University’s vaccination requirement. As long as you remain non-compliant, you will continue to be prohibited from accessing University property and in-person activities and may be placed on suspension without pay as the University will not have information regarding the status of your compliance. Your benefits will continue during this period, and you are responsible for paying for the employee portion of the benefits. If you wish to pause your participation and corresponding contributions, please contact our benefits team in Human Resources.
Should you have any questions please contact me
Sincerely,
Chelsey Heystee | Human Resources Partner
Human Resources | 200 University Avenue West | Waterloo, Ontario | N2L 3G1
https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/
Looking for immediate
help with general HR questions, how to access HR resources, or
Workday assistance? Visit our new HR Chatbot!
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On Aug 26, 2021 I co-signed an open letter opposing University of Waterloo's mandatory vaccination policy. Current letter (more than 150 signatories):
