The arbitrator found it was unreasonable to extend it to staff who worked “exclusively remotely” with no prospect of going to the office.

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      Because they will come in contact with people outside of work. We need to protect the vulnerable as much as possible.

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          I could also argue it’s the workplace’s responsibility to keep their workers safe.

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            Correct me if I’m wrong, but that responsibility is limited to during working hours and/or inside the workplace. (And to be clear, I’m referring to their employer, Canada Post, not the Canadian Government)