Hamilton City Council votes to extend implementation date for non-vaccinated City employees

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton City Council has voted to amend the City’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy implementation date for non-vaccinated City employees to provide proof of vaccination to September 30, 2022. Employees who fail to provide evidence of vaccination by this date will face termination of employment at the City.

The City’s Policy applies to all employees, including full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary, casual and new hires, volunteers, Council members, members of Council-appointed committees and students, including the requirement that staff provide proof of vaccination or participate in the Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) program as an ongoing condition of employment.

Quick facts

• The City implemented its Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy in August 2021.
• The Policy was amended in January 2022 to include termination of employment for employees who fail to disclose their status as fully vaccinated by May 31, 2022.
• The Council decision to extend the deadline for employees to provide proof of vaccination to September 30, 2022, passed today by a vote of 11-3.