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It is possible the EEOC may approach the COVID-19 vaccine differently than its traditional position on mandatory flu vaccinations. From the beginning of the pandemic, the EEOC has recognized COVID-19 meets the higher threshold “direct threat standard,” which allows employers to conduct more extensive medical inquiries and controls than normal.[6]
As the EEOC noted in its Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidance, COVID-19 supports a finding that “a significant risk of substantial harm would be posed to having some with COVID-19, or symptoms of it, present in the workplace at the current time.” Further, other federal agencies have issued guidance documents in support of COVID-19 vaccinations.
For example, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance recommending vaccination for critical industries, including health care and community support agencies.[7] Additionally, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an Interim Final Rule to help remove administrative barriers creating potential delays to patient access of a COVID-19 vaccine.[8]
Q. Is it legal for employers to mandate vaccination and fire workers who don’t comply?
A. COVID-19 is such a threat to public health that many employers will be able to make the case that requiring vaccination is “job related and consistent with business necessity.” That is the standard under the Americans with Disabilities Act that permits employers to make medical inquiries and administer medical tests, Hartstein said.
Federal agencies have not yet issued specific guidance for employers. However, in March the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said employers can require workers to take COVID-19 screening tests, and that rationale will likely be applied to mandatory vaccination, he said. There is also precedent from prior pandemics, including smallpox and the H1N1 swine flu, when employers were given leeway to require vaccines
originally posted by: Breakthestreak
Is that a lot of money to you?
originally posted by: shooterbrody
Go tell lies about someone else stonecutter.
Your ego overlooked Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
My employer can make me take nothing.
I thought stonecutters were the smart.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Breakthestreak
Is that a lot of money to you?
No, it's not, but I want to make sure the impact is felt on your end.
originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
Since the FDA only granted emergency approval, the government cannot mandate the jab.
originally posted by: Breakthestreak
With a thousand dollars?
‘Impact’
Pfft.
You’re pulling out, I wonder why?
originally posted by: shooterbrody
Yeah
Its just the law.
Lol
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Breakthestreak
With a thousand dollars?
‘Impact’
Pfft.
You’re pulling out, I wonder why?
Pulling out of $10? Okay. If that's all you got I'll gladly take some money I can't do much with.
originally posted by: Willtell
a reply to: shooterbrody
I think you're wrong. Many schools already require it and some work places will likey do the same
originally posted by: shooterbrody
Just fine for those who stand for their rights.