WestJet says all of it’s employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 30th.
All employees hired after that date will have to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.
Protecting the health and safety of our guests and WestJetters will always be our number one priority. Effective October 30, 2021, all WestJet Group employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19: https://t.co/tAWWLy2o9d pic.twitter.com/il84FL0Um5
— WestJet (@WestJet) September 8, 2021
Employees who fail to provide their vaccination status by September 24, or get two full vaccination doses by October 30, will face unpaid leave or termination.
WestJet says that providing negative COVID-19 test results will not count as an alternative to the vaccine.