A couple of months ago President Joe Biden announced two executive orders mandating vaccinations for both federal government and private-sector employers with over 100 employees. These would have affected an estimated two-thirds of American workers, but the mandate is currently being stayed by an appeals court, although the government has started the appeals process. As workplace mandates regarding vaccines and testing are likely to continue to surface, your employer clients must understand what they legally can and can't do to be compliant while continuing to manage their business and maintain a safe workplace for employees and customers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations but stresses the importance of businesses complying with the Americans with Disability Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as state and workplace laws. Brokers and their employer clients should defer to the aforementioned resources for detailed information and updates to recent mandates. While not an all-inclusive list, the above slideshow highlights key considerations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and what employers need to be aware of moving forward. Brad Nevins is a founding partner of FastrackCE. He can be reached at [email protected] or (707) 759 5391. This article originally appeared on the FastrackCE blog and is reprinted here with permission. Related: |

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