As employees return to their work place, many employers are considering how to handle Covid vaccine status. What health information can be gathered? What is an employer's duty under occupational health and safety? What constitutes valid human rights grounds? Is there a benefit to a lighter touch like an open discussion or are solid work place policies necessary? Christine Isnor from Ingage HR and Ian Brown from Boyne Clarke will discuss these questions and more as we explore this polarizing issue. 

Christine Isnor, Ingage HR

Christine has been providing HR guidance to emerging, small, and medium-sized organizations in Atlantic Canada for more than 20 years. She deploys a scalable and flexible service model, common sense, and humour to develop amazing people operations that founders, CEOs and employees alike can be proud of. Relaxed, authentic, and approachable, Christine’s passion is working with your people to make your business successful.

Ian Brown, BOYNECLARKE LLP

Ian is a Partner and member of the Business Law Team, focusing on Labour and Employment Law. As a member of the bar in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, he has appeared before the New Brunswick Court of Queen’s bench, as well as all levels of Court in Nova Scotia. He has also appeared before various administrative tribunals in Nova Scotia such as the Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal, the Labour Board and the Human Rights Commission.