Navigating Workplace Vaccine Mandates, Vaccine Hesitancy, and Employer Responsibilities [Video]
By Vita on May 20, 2021
As employees begin returning to the workplace, how can employers keep their employees safe, accommodate their concerns, and minimize liability? What are the challenges and risks of instituting a vaccine mandate? Join Jeanine DeBacker, employment law attorney at McPharlin Sprinkles & Thomas LLP, and Brie Linkenhoker, PhD and Founder of Worldview Studio, as they provide guidance and clarity on these questions and others. We address several topics, including:
- Vaccine mandates
- Privacy issues
- Accommodation requests
- Masking protocols
- Employee education resources
Note: The content of this presentation is not to be considered legal advice. We recommend Clients speak with legal counsel specializing in labor and employment law to ensure your organization meets requirements.
Additional Resources
Employer Action Plans
- COVID-19 Resources for Employers with model policies and communications by ThinkHR
- Vaccine Guidance with model policies and accommodation requests by Fisher Phillips
- Workplace Vaccine and Mask Mandates guidance by Sun Life
- Model Mandatory/Voluntary Vaccine Policy Memo by SHRM (see below)
- CDC's Workplace Vaccination Program
- Vaccine Communications Guidance for Employers by Communicate to Vaccinate
- California Employment Law Blog from Jeanine DeBacker
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