URGENT! COVID-19: EEOC Issues New Vaccine Guidance for Employers

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December 16, 2020

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With the first COVID-19 vaccines arriving, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finally issued guidance for employers on how to navigate the issue with employees. It added section “K – Vaccinations” to its “What You Should Know” publication to provide perspective on how vaccines intersect with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, GINA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The guidance largely focused on vaccine pre-screen questions, mandatory vaccination, and required accommodations.

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URGENT! California: Emergency Cal/OSHA Standard Requires IMMEDIATE Employer Action

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November 30, 2020

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On November 30, 2020, a COVID-19 emergency safety regulation went into effect for the next 180 days, which can be extended further. All employers of in-person workers must take immediate action to comply (excluding workplaces with one employee who does not have contact with other individuals, or employees already covered by the aerosol transmission standard).

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