Apply for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam today! Applicants now have the option to test from home.
When the economy is unstable, employers are faced with difficult decisions around staffing, pay and benefits. Find the latest news and members-only resources that can help employers navigate in an uncertain economy.
Members can get help with HR questions via phone, chat or email.
To grow, evolve and inspire we must engage in continuous learning.
Virtual & San Diego, CA | October 24-26, 2022. Get the tools you need today to build more inclusive workplaces tomorrow.
Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal counsel for compliance with applicable law, and should be modified to suit your organization’s culture, industry, and practices. Neither members nor non-members may reproduce such samples in any other way (e.g., to republish in a book or use for a commercial purpose) without SHRM’s permission. To request permission for specific items, click on the “reuse permissions” button on the page where you find the item.
As more businesses are requiring their employees to be vaccinated in order to return to the workplace, they continue to face vaccine card fraud by workers. "Similar to fake IDs used by underage students to obtain alcohol, the Internet seems to have spawned a cottage industry marketing bogus cards," said Kevin Troutman, an attorney with Fisher Phillips in Houston. Fake vaccination documents can be purchased through a variety of social media sites and other Internet platforms, he said. Read the rest of the article: How Can Employers Recognize Fake Vaccine Cards? SHRM | Jul 2022As a vulnerable industry already inundated with sick patients, the healthcare community is not immune from the scammers; therefore, companies should be vigilant and thorough in verifying employee, patient, and/or visitor vaccine status. The increase of fake vaccination cards and what it means for healthcare employers Fisher Phillips via Houston Medical Journal | Jan 2022As vaccine mandates increase, employers may face yet another headache in the continuing stream of pandemic-related concerns: employees presenting fake cards when asked to establish proof of vaccination. What can you do if you believe an employee has presented a fake vaccine card? And can your company be liable for relying on such falsified records?Fake Vaccine Cards May Become Employers’ Next New Headache: 5 Steps to Protect Your Company Fisher Phillips | Oct 2021Tie the use of fake vaccination cards to your employment disciplinary process. This might include reviewing your employee handbook to the extent you have provisions that prohibit your employees from engaging in fraud, lying, or other similar conduct at work, and reminding employees of the disciplinary measures that may be taken in the event they violate these policies. You may also want to revisit your mandatory vaccination policy to determine whether the addition of a caveat regarding the use of fake vaccination cards is warranted.Dealing With the Rise of Fake Vaccination Cards Ulmer | Nov 2021 Employers disciplining employees who lie about getting COVID-19 vaccinations should do so consistently and thoughtfully to avoid liability. But don't let misrepresentations go unaddressed. Disciplining Workers for Lies About VaccinationsSHRM | May 2021 Please complete the brief survey near the bottom of this page.OSHA ETS FAQ Addresses Fake Vaccination Cards While employers may not invite or facilitate fraud, the ETS does not require employers to monitor for or detect fraud. By defining what constitutes acceptable proof of vaccination under the ETS, OSHA is ensuring that employers can accept proof meeting the requirements for purposes of compliance with the standard. However, the standard’s requirements for proof of vaccination are integral to ensuring that employees are protected appropriately, either through vaccination (the preferred and most effective workplace control in this ETS), or through regular testing and use of face coverings. Therefore, it is paramount that employees provide truthful information regarding their vaccination status. Read the rest of the FAQ: 4.H. Do I have any responsibility or associate liability if an employee is fraudulent in representing their vaccine status? OSHA ETS FAQsTips for Spotting a Fake Vaccine Card 5 ways to spot fake COVID vaccination cardsJJ Keller | Aug 2021Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Are a Safety Threat. Here's How to Spot ThemVery Well Health | Aug 2021How to tell if a vaccine card is real or fake Business Insider | Oct 2021 Seized counterfeit COVID vaccine cards have two tell-tale signs, CBP says King 5 News | Sep 2021 Video: How to spot a fake COVID-19 vaccine card WUSA9 | May 2021 Reporting Fake Cards to … the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center the HHS's Office of Inspector General the DOJ's National Center for Disaster Fraud Related Reading Charges: Nurses made $1.5 million off fake vaccination cards Associated Press | Feb 2022 Using a Falsified COVID-19 Vaccination Card Becomes a State Crime in New York D’Emilia Law | Jan 2022Three Players Suspended by N.F.L. for Faking Vaccination Status The New York Times | Dec 2021Fake Vaccine Card Sales Have Skyrocketed Since Biden Mandate PEW Trusts | Sep 2021 Don't buy fake COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative test results. Here's why FTC | Aug 2021 What Happens If You're Caught With A Fake Vaccine Card? WEVV 44 News | Sep 2021 Lost your vaccine card? Here's how to prove you're fully vaccinated MPR News | Sep 2021
SURVEY: Tell us what you think about the Express Request self-service feature in four quick questions.This information is provided by SHRM's HR Knowledge Center. Our staff of certified HR professionals is ready to respond to your HR-related questions by phone, chat or email.
You have successfully saved this page as a bookmark.
Please confirm that you want to proceed with deleting bookmark.
You have successfully removed bookmark.
Delete canceled
Please log in as a SHRM member before saving bookmarks.
Your session has expired. Please log in as a SHRM member.
Please purchase a SHRM membership before saving bookmarks.
An error has occurred