New rules to take effect Jan. 17, 2022
Changes cover health and safety committees, program requirements
Decision against unvaccinated workers comes two weeks after provincial government dropped mandate over fears of being left short-staffed
Maximum penalty set at $4.5 million after COVID outbreak killed one staff member and eight residents
Workers from low-income backgrounds highly affected, according to executive director of Injured Workers Clinic
Province will prohibit protests, other disruptive activities at healthcare facilities
