Posted By Nina Rangel on Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 1:37 PM click to enlarge Brian Schulman / Courtesy of Chipotle Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol told CNBC on Tuesday the company won t require workers to get the coronavirus vaccine, despite recent guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stating companies could require employees to show proof that they have received the shot. The Southern California-based chain will strongly encourage employees to get vaccinated against the virus, even committing to paying for the associated costs, industry website Restaurant Dive reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Sunday that restaurant workers should be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, just after the elderly and essential worke
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Harris Mufson and Evandro Gigante discuss the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent guidance for employers regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. On December 16th, 2020, the EEOC issued updated guidance for employers in light of the FDA’s recent authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Widespread vaccinations have been largely perceived as critical in returning all employees to the workplace in a safe manner and allowing employers to resume normal business operations. Tune in as we discuss what many employers should consider regarding requiring employees to be vaccinated before returning to the office.
2020/12/23 00:33 Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say employers can require employees to take safety measures, including vaccination. That doesn’t necessarily mean you would get fired if you refuse, but you might need to sign a waiver or agree to work under specific conditions to limit any risk you might pose to yourself or others. “Employers generally have wide scope to make rules for the workplace, said Dorit Reiss, a law professor who specializes in vaccine policies at the University of California Hastings College of the Law. “It s their business.
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Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are rolling out across New York state and beyond, can health care providers require employees to receive the vaccine - especially when this layer of protection may enhance their capability to care for coronavirus patients and reduce the spread within the health care setting?
Last week the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance for
all employers – including health care employers – and addressed this question.
Short answer: while mandatory policies are permissible, health care employers should carve out exceptions for employees that request disability or religious accommodations, and make appropriate adjustments. The first exception is when an employee has a specific medical reason that prevents the employee from receiving the vaccine. The second exception is when an employee’s sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance prevents
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On December 16, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance to clarify that employers may implement mandatory vaccination polices once a COVID-19 vaccine becomes widely available, but any such policy must meet certain requirements under federal anti-discrimination laws.
Consistent with its previous guidance regarding mandatory vaccinations, the EEOC stated that employers may require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine before reporting to work; however, employers must consider accommodations for workers who refuse to get vaccinated due to a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief.