On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its COVID-19 technical guidance to address employees’ religious objections to vaccine mandates. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers from religious discrimination. The law also grants employees the right to seek accommodations of their sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and … Read more
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from collecting and discriminating based on employees’ genetic information. Even though most businesses aren’t conducting genetic tests on their workers, GINA has widespread workplace implications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As companies evaluate how to move forward in an era of renewed health concerns despite … Read more
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance for employers considering a mandatory employee vaccination requirement. The short answer? Your company probably can insist that most employees get vaccinated. But there may be limits and related compliance risks. You Can Require On-Site Employees to Get the Shot The new … Read more