City of Calgary announces vaccination policy for all employees, including police
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City of Calgary employees have until Nov. 1 to provide proof of vaccination, before further measures kick in.
City of Calgary employees have just less than a month to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof to their employer.
Those proof of vaccinations must be handed into the city by Nov. 1 under the city’s vaccination policy announced on Wednesday, applying to all city employees.
“The safety of city employees and our citizens will always be our top priority,” city manager David Duckworth said in a statement. “Vaccines are proven to be safe and effective to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, city workers who are not fully vaccinated will have to attend mandatory online education about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and take part in the city’s rapid testing program, including at-home testing kits provided by the city.
After Dec. 1, employees who still choose to not get both doses of a vaccine and submit their proof of vaccination will have to continue with rapid testing on their own time and their own dime, at authorized vendors.
Failing to complete the online education or testing program results in a leave of absence for a minimum of 30 days. Dismissal could come after the 30-day leave.
Workers who are protected under the Alberta Human Rights Act and get an exemption from human resources will have to do rapid tests, with at-home testing kits given to them.
“This policy is intended to maximize vaccination rates among city employees,” Duckworth said.