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(6/7) EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Employers

By Joanne Kaldy / June 6, 2021

Employers can mandate that workers receive the COVID-19 vaccination, although there are some pros and cons. Late last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offered some guidelines for employers. Briefly, the EEOC says:

  • While employers can mandate vaccinations, they must still comply with reasonable accommodation provisions of the American with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  • Reasonable accommodations include asking workers to wear a face mask, work/function at a social distance from others, work a modified shift, undergo periodic COVID tests, and/or be able to work remotely.
  • Employers can’t apply a vaccination requirement in a way that treats employees differently based on disabilities, race, religion, or other factors.
  • Employers aren’t prevented or limited from offering incentives to employees to voluntarily provide documentation/confirmation of vaccinations from third parties (such as a pharmacy). If employers get this information, it must be kept confidential.
  • Employers can provide employees and family members with information to educate them about the COVID vaccination and its benefits.

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