Common use of Flu Vaccine Clause in Contracts

Flu Vaccine. 26:01 The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility thereof from the Medical Officer of health of in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: (a) Employees, subject to their consent, may be required to be vaccinated for influenza. (b) The Hospital will pay the full incremental cost for the flu vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during an employees working hours. In addition, employees will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. (c) The Hospital recognizes that employees have the right to refuse any required vaccination. (d) In the event of an out break of influenza, the Hospital will reassign staff that have not received the vaccination, to appropriate work areas, if possible. If no reassignment is possible, such employee(s) will be deemed to be laid off. (e) If an employee refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she/he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be paid. It is agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (f) If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for WSIB, the Hospital will not oppose the claim. (g) Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to employees free of charge. (h) This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Flu Vaccine. 26:01 13:01 The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility thereof from the Medical Officer of health of in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: (a) Employees, subject to their consent, may be required to be vaccinated for influenza. (b) The Hospital will pay the full incremental cost for the flu vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during an employees working hours. In addition, employees will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. (c) The Hospital recognizes that employees have the right to refuse any required vaccination. (d) In the event of an out break of influenza, the Hospital will reassign staff that have not received the vaccination, to appropriate work areas, if possible. If no reassignment is possible, such employee(s) will be deemed to be laid off. (e) If an employee refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she/he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be paid. It is agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (f) If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for WSIB, the Hospital will not oppose the claim. (g) Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to employees free of charge. (h) This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.