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Can we require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
In general, it is recommended for employers to offer vaccinations to employees on a volunary basis; however, employers in most states may be able to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations as long as the employer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. See our Express Requests called Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine
Can we ask an employee if he or she has received the COVID-19 vaccine?
Employers are permitted to ask employees if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19; however, caution should be taken to avoid soliciting information related to an employee's medical condition. A simple yes or no response from employees should be sufficient and employers should instruct employees not to provide additional information about the reason they may not have received the vaccine. See our Answers to the Most Common Coronavirus Questions
What should we do if an employee refuses to comply with our mandatory vaccine policy?
While employers may be able to make vaccinations a condition of employment absent medical and religious accommodations, some employees may have general objections to receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and employers need to decide how they will proceed in these circumstances. Terminating employees might not be the desired approach, but allowing for a leave of absence, transfer to another position, telework or other modifications might be acceptable solutions. See our article, What Employers Can Do If Workers Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccination
Do employers need to report COVID cases on OSHA 300 logs?
Yes, employers are responsible for recording work-related cases of COVID-19 illness on their Form 300 logs if the following requirements are met: (1) the case is a confirmed case of COVID-19; (2) the case is work-related (as defined by 29 CFR 1904.5); and (3) the case involves one or more relevant recording criteria (set forth in 29 CFR 1904.7) (e.g., medical treatment, days away from work). Employers must follow the requirements in 29 CFR 1904 when reporting COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations to OSHA. See our Express Requests called OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 Reporting
What can we do to help drive out racism and social injustice in the workplace?
If you haven’t already, please consider exploring our research and resources at togetherforwardatwork.shrm.org a call to action for the HR profession and business community to drive racial and social injustice from America’s workplaces.
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Pattie Graves, SHRM-SCP Pattie Graves, SHRM-SCP, has been an HR Knowledge Advisor for 10 years. Prior to coming onboard with SHRM, Pattie worked as an HR manager and HR director in manufacturing, transportation and retail. She has 20 years of HR experience and is also a small business owner.
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Kim McNeil, SHRM-SCP Kim McNeil is an HR practitioner with 9 years of experience. This experience includes expertise in benefits and compensation, international HR, mergers and acquisitions, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, federal contracts, and compliance. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in World Politics from The Catholic University of America. Kim resides in Virginia with her family.
Elissa Jessup, SHRM-SCP Elissa Jessup, SHRM-SCP, has 8 years' human resources experience in the private sector, higher education, and government. Her areas of expertise include classification, compensation, talent management, benefits and employee relations. Elissa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, and a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resources Management. Outside of work, she enjoys date nights with her husband, traveling with family and friends, visiting wineries and scrapbooking.
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