Tag: Covid 19 Vaccines
Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Testing Must Be Justified, EEOC Says
July 15, 2022
Employers will need to assess pandemic and workplace circumstances in order to justify mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees going forward,...
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EEOC Updates Guidance on Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccines
March 8, 2022
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently answered more questions from employers on how to handle religious objections to COVID-19...
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Time to Review COVID-19 Vaccination-or-Testing ETS Compliance Steps
January 5, 2022
Now that the emergency temporary standard (ETS) has been revived by a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, employers...
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How to Ask Employees About Vaccination Status
January 5, 2022
Employers that want to ask employees about their vaccination status should make questionnaire or survey inquiries in a targeted way...
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How to Approach Federal and State Conflicts on Workplace Vaccine Mandates
October 25, 2021
When the White House announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors—and a pending vaccine-or-testing rule for certain private...
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Some States Are Pushing Back on Workplace Vaccination Mandates
October 12, 2021
Leaders in some states are considering measures that would require employers to accept negative COVID-19 tests or proof of natural...
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Everything you need to know about vaccine mandates, from an employment lawyer
August 30, 2021
Small businesses should evaluate what works best for their needs and employees, regardless of policies from big companies. As the...
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Employers Contend with Conflicts over Masks, Vaccinations
June 28, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) recent guidance on masks has encouraged some vaccinated employees to go...
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Cal/OSHA Passes Amended COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
June 14, 2021
On May 20, California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board delayed a vote on proposed changes to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). At...
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Employer groups Seek Clarity on Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives
February 17, 2021
SHRM and coalition partners ask the EEOC about financial rewards As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, there are...
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