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

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

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

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