More than 500 City of Toronto staff on unpaid suspension for not complying with vaccination policy
Global News
As of Thursday, 515 staff members have been suspended, marking an increase of 136 since Nov. 10.
More than 500 City of Toronto staff members are now on unpaid suspension for not complying with the City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
City officials provided an update on the vaccination status of employees in a news release Friday.
As of Thursday, 515 staff members have been suspended, marking an increase of 136 since Nov. 10.
Eighty-five employees are on a leave of absence as accommodation requests are reviewed, marking a drop of 16.
The statement said that 97 per cent of the active workforce — 31,074 employees — reported they are fully vaccinated, marking an increase of 491 since Nov. 10.
There are 587 staff members partially vaccinated, while 234 individuals have reported not receiving any doses.
Of staff who completed the vaccine disclosure form, 134 chose to not disclose their status; 164 employees have not completed the form.
Overall, 99.5 per cent of employees have completed the vaccination disclosure form, officials said.
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