On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on employer vaccination policies. Employers need to ensure the safety of their workers but also need to stay in compliance to avoid any litigation challenges. They need to carefully review and develop strategically sound policies and mandates around vaccination by their employees. The presentation will provide information on providing insight and guidance covered under the EEOC’s updated guidance on employer vaccination policies in order to maintain compliance with EEOC requirements, including the ADA. Employers need to understand the benefits and risks of mandating vaccines, OSHA’s position on vaccines, EEOC’s position on vaccines, addressing the impact of vaccines, and many more similar areas of concern.

Agenda:-

• New EEOC guidance issued for employers on Vaccine Policy.
• The ADA & GINA
• Incentives offered to employees under a voluntary Vaccine Program
• Detailed assessment of Benefits and Risks of mandating vaccines at work by employers
• Employee Request for Pregnancy Exception Under Title VII – what options does the employer have and risk for Title VII Disparate Treatment if not handled correctly.
• Employee request for an exception due to a previously unknown medical condition- What steps should the employer take.
• Introducing strategically sound policies and regulations around mandating vaccination by employees
• Employer guidance and steps to follow when the vaccine is made available
• Workers Compensation challenges Are employers required to pay for mandating vaccines?
• Employer guidance when an employee refuses to vaccinate themselves against COVID
• Reviewing various scenarios and examples
• FAQs