Resolved complaint (137) about disability discrimination in employment

About the complaint

The complainant said he provided his employer with a medical certificate advising against COVID 19 vaccination because he developed a medical condition as a result of an adverse reaction to his first vaccination. He was later directed by his employer to only work from home and not to attend the workplace, work meetings or functions, which he claimed had a negative impact on his mental health. The complainant resigned from his employment after receiving notice that he was not in compliance with vaccination requirements. 

The employer claimed the complainant failed to demonstrate that he was medically exempt from requirements for booster COVID 19 vaccinations. 

The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the employer pay the complainant $7,500.

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