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The University of Washington on Thursday announced it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by autumn quarter. The UW recently announced that all students must also be vaccinated before fall classes begin.
This requirement follows the release of new workplace masking and distancing requirements from the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. Vaccinations are provided free of charge to individuals at UW Medicine including at the UW Medical Center – Montlake on the Seattle campus as well as at clinics, pharmacies and many other locations in Seattle and in Pierce and Snohomish counties.
“The FDA-authorized vaccines which are based on technology that’s been under development for more than two decades are safe and effective. Widespread vaccination is our ticket to a return to in-person learning and working as we create the ‘new normal’ for our University, and we encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as you’re able,” wrote U
The University of Washington announced Thursday it will require all employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before fall classes begin. Faculty and staff at all three campuses will be required to show proof of immunization in order to work at university facilities. The mandate follows new updated guidance from the Washington Department of Labor & Industries that requires employers to confirm proof of vaccination before ending mask mandates. "The.
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On May 21, 2021, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (“L&I”) published new guidance regarding fully vaccinated workers. The new guidance will help employers adjust masking policies to meet the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) guidelines adopted by Governor Jay Inslee.
Under the new guidance, most Washington employers need not require masks or social distancing for fully vaccinated employees. However, employers must confirm workers are fully vaccinated before ending mask and social distancing requirements for those employees. Unvaccinated employees or employees whose vaccination status is unknown must continue wearing masks and social distancing.
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